What have...

Tony Blair and Alex (me) got in common?

Answer: We both suffer from the same medical condition that affects the heart. I spent all of yesterday in hospital on drips and having tests and having my heartbeat stabilised. Nurses are incredible people. They had to deal with the following transcripted scenario:

Me: Ah, nurse.... I have a rest room requirement.
Nurse: OK, well here's a bed bottle, just let me know when you are done.
Me: But I'm all clothed!
Nurse: Yes you are! I'm sure you know how to -
Me: Lady, I have a heart condition whi-
Nurse: Minor heart condition
Me: Fine, minor heart condition, but I don't want to risk complications by taking my jeans off.
Nurse: you want me to help?
Me: Oh go on then...
Nurse: Your wife is right there!
Me: Thats ok, she likes to watch. It's her thing. She may take a picture or two.
Wife: I'm not going to-
Me: Not now, Darling!
Nurse: I really don't think-
Me: And as you are doing it, can you say something along the lines of "Ooooh you are a brave boy"?
Nurse: No, I don't think I can.
Me: What about all that hypocratic oath nonsense?
Nurse: I don't think he had the taking off of patients jeans in mind.
Me: Huh.... Those Ancient Greeks, always forgetting things. Fine I will do it myself!
Nurse: Good.

And that was that. John McCain sent me a get well text. I reminded him that I was not eligible to vote over there and included a smiley face for good measure. Wait til I tell Obama!