Simon Bookish

Lyrics to Interview

I find myself

In an imposing boardroom

Lined in oak

For a job interview



On the long table in front of me

Is a sheaf of papers

I rummage through



(I) come across a brief, a job description

But haven't time to read further

As the door opens



The interviewer turns out to be

The raincheck

Ex-prime minister



She sits down next to me

I forget who she is

Immediately



The questions she asks are very vague

I forget them too

I mumble vague responses



Question 10 is very clear:



"Leo, which British monarch do you most identify with, and why?"



I reply, with conviction



"(Qu)ee(n) Victoria"



I lied, I am very embarrassed. Before I can apologise, the raincheck gets up and leaves the room. She is obviously upset by my tactless insult