Wellington Tourism won't be rushing to offer him a job, but West Indies skipper Darren Sammy could snare a few after-dinner speaking roles in this form.
A far cry from the surly image of some past West Indies touring teams, Sammy was again a class act in front of the microphones on test eve.
"I was once on a flight like that where one of the engines broke down and that was when I developed my fear of flying. Before we went to India we went to Miami for some team bonding and I did a rollercoaster. I said 'yes, I'm over the flying issue'. I thought I was until the other day, I was screaming like my daughter.
Asked about the Basin Reserve pitch, Sammy had to pause as he dissolved into giggles.
"I thought it was like the indoors [practice pitches]. I don't think any of our guys will have played on a surface so green before. Maybe those who have played league cricket in England. We'll go out there with an open mind and look to have a good game."