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Deciding on the subtle approach you pitch your voice as deep as you dare and launch into your best Louis Armstrong impression, reminding Stav that he does not, in fact, have all the time in the world.

Infused with the confidence of Louis Stav boldly declare that, while it’s not the answer he has on the card, he is a member of the Stav Bureau and he approves of using Vitamin D to cure rickets. Suitably empowered he informs you a dirigible has been summoned and will be with you shortly, at which point he wishes you luck at the interview and hangs up.

Mere minutes later the streets echo to the sound of shire-horse hooves as a horse drawn Zeppelin pulls up. A coil of rope lands at your feet, followed shortly by the winchman who hoists you aboard. As the Zeppelin clatters it’s way across central London you relax knowing that even if your not 100% on time you will at least arrive in some style.