My one ostentatious act had been to hire on a permanent basis my very own black taxi with its own mobile telephone.

That would have been the perfect scenario for when he is confirmed in the role on a permanent basis next week.

That was one of the kernels of the idea for engaging people on a more permanent basis.

Before long, mob bosses were wondering whether he should disappear on a permanent basis.

But after that, it's difficult to recapture the magic on a permanent basis.