Minefield, what minefield?

I'm basically a buffoon when it comes to gender issues, but here's a suggestion for publishers, editors and awards organisers...

Next time someone asks a  "drearily predictable" question about the slightly male-skewed gender balance in your publications or list of nominations, try saying "I know, I'm unhappy about it", instead of "it's not my fault and I'm sick of people complaining about this stuff".

By the way, we've got no contributions from female writers in TQF37, and I'm unhappy about it.

See how easy it is?