Wednesday 23rd March 2016

Still really confused by my car. Started the engine this morning and it had about 10 miles worth of fuel less than it did yesterday, but then was really economical in my drive, as if to make up for it. People keep telling me different things, today's one is that it's probably the sensor, getting confused about much fuel I have, but I'm not actually losing any. It's all very confusing, but I'm quite attached to this one - I don't want to let it go just yet. It feels like my car is ill, but hasn't gone yet. But maybe, finally, on it's last legs, after being put through quite a lot.

If it can get me through the next tour (furthest it will go is Bristol), the tour after that (the furthest it will go is Newcastle) and the tour after that (the furthest it will go is the Shetland Islands) then I'm happy to wave goodbye to it. Come on, we can do this! Hold on till October you rusty bastard!

Went into the office today, got stuff done. Had a meeting with the boss who said everything I'm doing is "all great" but...I don't know, the vibes there are so quiet, it's really fucking weird. I've been thinking about this, it's not just quiet, it's actually offensive. Still, I only have to go in one day a week from now on (contract says 1-2 days but the boss says he's confident in what I'm doing).

Solo show in Southampton has been cancelled due to a double booking...that was the opening night of my tour. Bit niggled by it, but remained friendly as I do like that venue. Went back on the correspondence, you know - the correspondence that confirmed the show, and got a bit angry. To myself, quietly in the corner. The comedy shows aren't quite working out at the moment, it's fine with the band stuff because I'm in good bands that are well managed, but the comedy is just failing to launch this year. I need to up my game.

Evening - charity event for my mate Phill's crazy project. I'm not a huge fan of the venue, but it worked really well - great mix of acts, Steve in particular was a treat, and Ian is an incredible songwriter. We (Claudia and band) headlined it, and I was also the MC, in the loosest sense - no banter, literally just introduced the acts...it's a pub, it's all they needed. It was a nice evening; a long evening, but a successful one.