He dismisses both men as "D-Girls," a term usually reserved for low-level women in television's development process, and cites Mr. Reilly for "shockingly lacking grace" and Mr. McPherson for being "a moron" and "a sad man".
But then you recall, yes, it was only 18 months ago that Dame M hit the headlines for declaring herself a "moron" – for putting down the final signature that permitted her ideological opponent Jeremy Corbyn to launch a leadership bid – all because she thought it would "be good for democracy".
"Afterward, I just felt like such a moron for having creeped on someone on the internet for so long with maybe no outcome," he says.
Then everybody would think he was a moron for not making a correction.
Beckett has already described herself as a "moron" for having nominated Corbyn in the last Labour leadership contest.
I could call you a moron for liking ed but im resisting the temptation @twcuddleston WRONG There are two weeks until polling day - enjoy this while it lasts.
His most recent political experience has included serving as the designated Republican celebrity to attack Martin Sheen for calling President Bush "a moron".
Former foreign secretary Margaret Beckett, who was among those who agreed to nominate him, later expressed regret as his campaign gained momentum, describing herself as a "moron" for having done so.
That would make it practically impossible for him to demand loyalty from the parliamentary Labour party, especially since fewer than the 36 who nominated him actually support him, with Margaret Beckett even describing herself as a moron for lending him her votes.
