Overheard after John Cooper Clarke's set in Harrogate last night.
"He was good but I could have done without the swearing."
Not sure what she expected. We're talking about the original punk poet, after all.
Anyway, a very enjoyable evening. After the show I queued three times.
First, to buy some Squeeze merchandise and a token for the CD of the concert.
Second, to present my token and collect my CD of the concert.
Finally I stood in a long queue that led, eventually, to the entire band signing the CD.
Me to Glen Tilbrook: "The first time I saw you was in Aberdeen in 1978. You were supporting Eddie and the Hot Rods."
GT: "That must have been our first tour."
Me: 'Yes."
Me to Chris Difford: "I like your blog."
CD: "Thank you."
You can't beat moments like that with your heroes.
