Bought a pair of much needed James Taylor brogues today.Sunset, and swans on the Trent this evening.

I try and be pragmatic when greeted by phatic utterance but reply with perverse semantic variance.

Can't wait to read Jim Steinmeyer's new book, The last greatest magician in the world; it's out now.

Bought two rather fine leather bags today to complement my Gladstone. Checked passport and visas.

Going to Dubai in two weeks. Fronting a Sports Sales Delegation - magic to run with. Should be fun!

Long chat with Sue today; she's going to New Zealand for two months - lucky thing!

Managed to make it to the gym today; my debilitating condition was the cause of obdurate badinage.

What a fabulous, fabulous evening last. credos nos in fluctu eodem esse.

Rehearsing for tomorrow's Black Tie Dinner. Very much looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Hors de combat the last two days. Read my Tressell whilst enjoying the new Grimethorpe Classical CD.

Two new contracts for residencies for 2011 despite the recession. Local too! Nice to be appreciated.

Delightful evening at Sutton Park last night. I was reminded that Marriage is like a game of cards.

First you're happy with two hearts and a diamond, finally you're desperate for a club and a spade!

Lunch at the Cherry Tree. Met with the engineer at the boat to go over some technical aspects.

sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

Leicester all day today; beautiful weather wise. Clients were great. Settling down to read now.

Drove over to Birmingham to discuss the arrangements for Monday evening's Valentine Dinner.

At Loughborough Hospital all day with mother as she's to have cataract surgery. Very impressed!

The pessimist may be proved right in the end; but the optimist enjoys a better journey.
Daniel Reardon

Loin of venison with red wine and black pepper sauce complemented by a fine Corvina spoilt by Icarus!

Hamlet by Icarus Theatre Co. are truly abysmal! Lewendel can't direct traffic in a one way street!

fama volat! gaudeamus igitur iuvenes dum sumus!

Fabulous evening at Narborough for Carolyn and Jerry, Alex and Christian. Great fun.

Does down-dating reflect a lack of self respect. I'm trying to digest todays Lembit Opik effect!

Working on two new ideas for Close-up routines. The challenge is in not accepting compromise!