I've seen (and worked with) Les many times and never known him to be anything but hilarious.
So perhaps, on that one occasion, he was having 'an off day'?
I don't wish to hi-jack this thread, but can I just mention that Salt Town Promotions and Live & Local Events are also presenting Les live at the Boar's Head in Middlewich on Good Friday? I'll post full details a little nearer the time, but if anyone wants more info they can e-mail me on salttownpoets@aol.com. Good luck to all concerned with the gigs and the new CD.