I have a speaking engagement tonight.
I have been asked to talk to a group of students. It was arranged several months ago and the subject is 'Civil liberties up in smoke'.
Unfortunately I find myself competing against The Brits - not a problem if you're my age but I can't imagine many students choosing me in preference to Adele, Jessie G (J?) or even James Corden.
Or am I being unduly pessimistic?