There's a tendency to regard politicians as the sum of their public personas and nothing more. But look beyond the headlines and histrionics, the fulminating press releases and playing to the peanut gallery, and what you'll find is perfectly normal. A loving and sustaining relationship with an adoring bikie boyfriend, a passion for yarning circles and the sweaters and scarves they produce -- and, of course, immense respect for the taxpayer dollar

A president in his dotage, a dipsomaniac janitor in The Lodge, a misplaced phone call and a starstruck prime minister-- that's how the Voice campaign acquired its marching song.