Jeeeeezus
towerboy, blow a gasket!! As a controller if I'm feeling less than fabulous I'll leave a bit of extra space and keep it as simple as I can. I have absolutely no problem with someone at the pointy end of several hundred pax doing exactly the same. Far better than the alternative.
itsnotthatbloodyhard, a wry "it's been a long day" or "minor brake issues" would suffice. You might get a follow up "confirm normal approach and landing?" with the brakes or asking which taxiway you can take, but you'll get the runway. It's handy for us to know so we don't try to jam one up too close behind as you dawdle past the rapid exit
