– And did you get up to much on St. George's Day? Join in any celebrations?
– I find it difficult to know what to do. How are you meant to celebrate it, without coming across as disturbingly nationalistic? I'm not really one for flag waving. Don't even own a flag, anyway.
– I suppose it can seem a little over the top. Especially on your own. Perhaps you could think of other ways to celebrate the spirit of England. Our great poets, for example.
– It was Shakespeare's 450th birthday.
– There you go. You could recite a bit of Shakespeare.
– Anything in particular?
– I don't know. Something short, perhaps. It can go on a bit. And cheese, of course.
– I'm sorry?
– Cheeses are very characteristic. Their very names conjure up the magic and mystery of England's ancient regions: Stilton, Cheddar, Double Gloucester, Wensleydale with Cranberries.
– They are certainly evocative.
– To be honest, you could ditch the Shakespeare, and just concentrate on cheese. But remember the crackers.
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