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Did you hear the interesting news that the Japanese have invented technology that can record images from dreams? It sounds absolutely fascinating to me because it’s not really very often that I actually remember my dreams, and I always forget those that do briefly linger with me as I wake up. Wouldn’t it be great to actually record the images from them and delve into your own unconscious thoughts? Even if they’re meaningless, it’s still a fascinating insight into the human mind. But the Chief Rabbi didn’t seem to think so…
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I wonder why the Sir Chief Rabbi is so reluctant to share his dreams…?
Sacks: My dream last night was a lot like making love to a beautiful woman, only it wasn’t a beautiful woman, it was you Rowan… oh Rowan…
Williams: Let me just picture that in my mind’s eye… oh Jonathan…
While Sacks hopes Elaine doesn’t find out about that Japanese dream machine, Williams is off to buy one as a Christmas gift, so he doesn’t have to use his mind’s eye any more. After all, he’s not a Jew, and only Jews give money to charity. Christians know it’s better deposited into the wank bank. Someone’s got to flog the bishop while the rabbi’s away.