this pint-size killer with its talon-like claws and needle-sharp teeth... this filler was brought to you by the Department of Unlimited Cliche, eh!

Bless the Grauniad, though - I've been giving them lots of love this week for writing about a) Hilary Mantel and b) (today) the Smiths for their In Praise Of... section in the leader column. Specially the Hilary Mantel choice.