This week, screenwriter and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge was defending herself against accusations of being posh and privileged.

Whenever someone is successful, others search for a reason. Ideally, that reason should be “unfair” in some way: privilege, poshness, nepotism, even a “natural talent” or “magic touch”.

Clearly, it shouldn’t involve hard work, dedication or focus.

Picture: British GQ/Jason Hetherington