The Gonzo Daily: Thursday
YER EDITOR SEZ:
Corinna is in Bideford having a blood test, and she sent me a IM on
Facebook Messenger, saying that one of the nurses is off sick, and there are
severe delays. However, an hour later, out of the bit above my glasses, I saw a
figure come in through the gate, and I shouted cheerfully "Everything OK,
honey?" and the Postman entered the office, and said something like "That's the
first time you have called me 'honey'".
I continue to pretend that I am a popstar, and - after all - I have now
sold two whole copies of my new album Coldharbour. And so yesterday I persuaded
Charlotte to put on a monster mask, and we got a very credible Wally the Comedy
Rhinoceros Tribute Act in the shape of Andy the Druid, and I filmed my first
ever promotional video...
I have even started an EPK for anyone who wants to review the record.
Please email me on jon@eclipse.co.uk if that is the case, and please be nice. My
ego is far too fragile for the sort of criticism that some reviewers dish out.
I think it is really rather good, but then again I would say that wouldn't
I?
Corinna continues to be pain free, and although she has intermittent
discomfort is doing rather well. There is no further news from the hospital
except for the fact that she needs more tests, and so the waiting game
continues. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I am convinced that the
barrage of love and blessings you have sent us so far has borne remarkable
results...
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totally coincidentally named after one of the Manson Family, purely because she
squeaks, puts it all together from a converted potato shed in a tumbledown
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