I’ve always believed there was some truth in Billy Connolly’s assessment of people who seek a career in politics.
“The desire to be a politician should bar you for life from ever becoming one,” said the Big Yin.
Of course, there are some fine politicians who quietly dedicate themselves to creating a better world, but there are far more who are only in the job to boost their profile and their bank balance. And who are so enslaved by their ego they can’t let it go.
