Let me set the scene that will be familiar to anyone who sometimes drinks at home: several days ago I was well and truly up against it. Unopened bottles were looming from every angle, and to compound matters, I was struggling to keep focused. I knew that hard work and concentration were the only things that would ensure all my drinking was done on time, and to a high standard. To do this it would be necessary to build a massive fort in my living room using all of my furniture.
