The presenter moved up the front line, snatching a few seconds conversation with people chosen to comment. News cameras followed; everyone ready for their fifteen seconds of fame… Her mouth was unbearably dry with excitement and nerves. What to say, to be memorable?

“ What did you think of Meghan´s wedding dress?” he beamed.. Opening her smiling mouth to answer, she found her top lip firmly stuck to her teeth… She squeaked “Great ! “ as the cameras rolled and her face coloured beetroot.

In the editing suite, the man chuckled and shook his head. To spare her blushes, he cut her out.

Author: Lucy