I knew I could rely on Geoff to grasp the wrong end of the stick.
Talent was what Michael Jackson had in abundance.
His drug of choice was apparently painkillers like millions of Brits.
Our disgraceful and wholly unsuccessful attempt to hold territory in the Helmand River Valley does not seem to have dented the almost universal respect in which our armed forces are held.
This connection with Michael Jackson eludes me as much it has eluded the BBC and, as Jane says, all media.