"Do not overdo the clever clogs in terms of quoting (or misquoting) as there will be those present delighted to put you right just after you breathe the sigh of relief that it's all over, " I was warned.

BBC: Best plans laid for Burns supper

Probably the media are to blame, for taking up a few marketable clever-clogs such as Mr Dawkins, then encouraging them to comment on everything.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot

There always seemed something slightly flawed in this clever-clogs analysis.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot