Hell yeah, you will

- Been obsessed with new Neil Diamond album 12 songs, 'Captain of a shipwreck' and 'Evermore' in particular. If Diamond hadn't gone so Vegas in the 70s, he'd probably have near-Dylan status. He's got the G-d issues that go with the honour. And the ego. 'Evermore' is Bonoesque in its grandiosity. Also check out 'Hell yes', a fabulous 'My way' for old folkies.
- I'm listening to the new Madonna album. Disco = Punk? C'mon, that's an Iggy Pop riff in 'I love New York', ain't it? I don't drive, but this album sounds like the sound track to a great road trip.
- Thank heavens I'll be in Dublin this Thursday and Friday.
- Traipsing around with Mr Hg, natch.
- To see Mr G at the O'Reilly Theatre...
- ... and other Mr G at the Solomon Gallery...
- ... and have swanky lunch.
- So, I really want to go back to New York and am also keen to see Rome or Florence.
- I should tell you all about the funeral, but don't know how without being irreverent. Maybe later.