Thursday 5th November 2015

I'm stood in the hallway, post-gig, chatting to Edd - my landlord and housemate. It's typical post-gig chat (we've both played the same show tonight), and then I play him a song that Trevor sent me for the musical. A song he'd written around my lyrics, a bouncy, lively, pop song. "It's a Christmas hit," Edd tells me, looking scarily excited. Within ten minutes of enthusiastic corridor chat, I've agreed to book a studio, and a backing band, and we'll record it and get it out there in time. It's dangerous living with Edd sometimes...

I'm knackered. On the verge of burnout I think. Still haven't written the solo show. But have confirmed a superb cast for the musical - seriously, we're talking ex-footlights members here and everything, and a really experienced director. I've actually fallen on my feet with this lot. And they all love the script. Not being arrogant, but rightly so - it was a bastard to write, but I'm really proud of it.

Did 7 hours in the office today, including a meeting with a client that suggests although I know nothing at all, I am brilliant at bullshitting. She was so happy with it all. Amazing.

Managed to upload the film to YouTube (took all 7 hours to do that - huge file), set as a private link so I can send it to all the cinemas in the world who want to see it before screening, and also enter it into film competitions.

Tough call home. Just tough.

Evening gig with Claudia in Cambridge was tired, the rest of the band were really on it though which covered me. I was tight enough, but hardly on top-form. Set: The Love I Give, No Strings, Caramel, Glory Box, Happy, Some Days, No Peace in Dreams, Zombie, Are We There Yet, Love Cats. Rule the World (Marcel solo), Pretty Coloured Faces (Marcel solo), Wonderful Song (Marcel solo), Sleeping on the Sidewalk (Claudia solo), Big Bad Handsome Man, Envy, She, Fever, Under the Boardwalk, Hit the Road Jack, Staying in Tonight.

I reckon if I get some sleep, and get some energy drinks inside me, I can be back on top form soon. It's all here for the taking if I just get a grip.