The Guardian It is important for a chap approaching his middle years to maintain his zest for life by acquiring a new interest. Adultery is an ever-popular option, but tends to go down badly with one's wife. Golf even more so. For those who really wish to irritate their loved ones, extremist religion can be far more effective.
Woodwork requires dexterity, and the appeal of German lessons fades very fast.
Me, I prefer to sleep. Not the early nights of childhood or the long lie-ins of youth, destroyed by work, parenthood and a changing metabolism. My hobby is my siesta. It has taken time to raise the courage to tell you this. Afternoon-nappers are ruthlessly persecuted in Britain.