When the aquafit class was held up yet again by the squeals of the short, fat, ginger woman, I could stand it no more. I climbed straight out of the pool. Then, dripping wet, I announced that I was speaking on behalf of everyone in the class who had caring duties.

I explained that our limited ‘leisure’ time at the pool was very precious. We wanted to spend it exercising, not listening to her whinging.

For this short speech, I won a round of applause.