In his book Power Trip, Damian McBride recalls his frustration — and
sneaking admiration for — Tony Blair's annual conference Houdini act: «Each year we'd come in with Tony
under pressure, probably assisted by some unhelpful splashes from me in the Sunday papers; Gordon would make an ecstatically received speech appealing to Labour's soul and adding to the pressure; and Tony would then deliver an even better - received speech dashing Gordon's hopes and putting him back in his
box.»
I've defeated empires, explored entire planets, captained star ships, hunted monsters, driven F1 cars and
sneaked through enemy lines
under a cardboard
box — I'm pretty sure I can handle shooting some stuff in the face and opening doors.