If someone says “That’s a great question” – is that because they have an answer to it or because it’s a great question?
[Edit] I should clarify… I was thinking of interviews I’ve heard on the radio or seen on tv. I can’t remember hearing or seeing an interviewee say “Now that’s a great question” and not answer it.
Actually, I often find that people say ‘thats a good question’ when they don’t have answer for it – normally because it has caught them off guard (and possibly because they are trying to buy some time! :))
Fair point Martin.
So having bought some time do they then answer the question? 😉