Dodging the question - a hard habit to break for political hopefuls

IF I were to start, this Monday morning, by asking you if you’ve had an affair with your next-door-neighbour, the chances are you’ll say no.

This is not to suggest you’re not in demand on your road. It’s simply a statistical probability.

So you answer no. You may answer with amusement. You may answer with regret, depending on who lives beside you. You may answer with outrage.