1 May 2016
I am aware I ought to write a little end-of-presidency speech, for the AGM later this month. It is customary, for example, to say how much you’ve enjoyed being the Pee – and it is going to take some preparation to do that bit diplomatically, diplomacy being the area of my life most in need of CPD. It is also customary to thank all the people who have helped you perform the role. In my case, since there were very few aspects of the Presidential remit that I was capable of performing without assistance, there are a lot of people I need to mention. Thank you for doing meetings for me on subjects I know nothing about, like the UPC and patent harmonisation and TTIP (whatever that is). Thank you for making decisions for me. Thank you for writing my letters, and public statements, and proposals. Thank you for reminding me to be professional and stop snivelling. I did at least sign the new members’ certificates by myself. But I should still thank Unlucky Gary for lending me a pen.
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