Not strictly true. I was delighted with my Honour, completely surprised, and never gave it a thought or the remotest expectation, as I climbed The Seven Summits, raising half a mill. for our hospice in the process. Several, like the occasional hair cutter who was in the news at the time, seem a little perculiar, but the ceremony delivered our proudest moment to mum, dad and moi.
Something like a Knighthood is a huge honour, and I could name several of our war heroes that richly deserve such recognition.
Just my thoughts, of course, but I wouldn't part with mine for anything.
Alistair.