David Russell Lange

Much is made of Lange's wit - he had connected with the public so well that they felt they could give some back:

While speaking at a Labour Fundraising celebrity debate in Porirua, David lange wanted to dispel the notion that Labour were a bunch of killjoys.

"Who here, over 50, does not have a satisfying sex-life", asked David Lange.

One solitary had was raised.

"What is your name, madam?" ask Lange.

"Sister Anne."