The tension when the results were being read out was considerable, especially if it was being done Song Contest fashion and you thought you had done badly. It was actually a relief if your name was called out early on and you learned that you would only be getting one or two whacks – the reverse of the disappointment Eurovision contestants must feel when they hear that they have only picked up one vote from Latvia.
Watching the others being slippered, knowing that you were going to get 12, was quite an experience. I am not sure i would call it traumatic but it was not at all pleasant