""Yes it was a joke. It was a joke based on a Ricky Gervais movie about the only liar in the world. It was a joke and an allegory to try to answer Gillymoor's question in a lighthearted way.

You may be arrogant and silly enough to seriously speculate about the actions of people who now only exist as fossil fragments. I am not.""

Another Mandy Rice Davies moment Jack!

Well you would say that wouldn't you, after being told you are talking rubbish!

Besides you don't possess a sense of humour, which is normal for passive/aggressive "perennial victims".

Don T.