Further to yesterday's post ...
The Prime Minister: I have asked the Federal Police to investigate this matter. I would point out that on the occasions I have cocked up in the past I have come straight before the Australian public and the media to say 'Terribly sorry, I seem to have cocked up.' Lying is not really part of my character, have you noticed that I am almost preternaturally earnest and my parents did well to name me Kevin?
The Leader of the Opposition (who has spent all week saying 'You did it!'): Oh, look! Elvis! *runs*
Australian public: Well, that was a storm in a teacup, wasn't it? Is there anything on the telly? Did you hear that Bell Shakespeare is doing Pericles? I'm pretty sure that's not Elvis ...
The Leader of the Opposition (who has spent all week saying 'You did it!'): Oh, look! Elvis! *runs*
Australian public: Well, that was a storm in a teacup, wasn't it? Is there anything on the telly? Did you hear that Bell Shakespeare is doing Pericles? I'm pretty sure that's not Elvis ...