All that emanated from most capitals in the region last week was silence.

CNN: MYANMAR

Speaking backstage, however, the Silence of the Lambs star insisted the win was all down to Rieu and said he was "just here by happy accident".

BBC: Military Wives win Classic Brit Award

They were all looking to Titania to speak, but it was Oberon who finally broke the silence, announcing from the back of the room that the Beastie had died of its grief.

NEWYORKER: A Tiny Feast

And it was a product of silence: in a sound film, a reason would have to be given for all the nutty things he does.

NEWYORKER: The Artists