The intention to wound and hurt with a remark is pretty unmistakeable. Particularly when you're a solo artist travelling round - very obviously dependent on the goodwill of others.

The best strategy is to draw your horns in, and say nowt. As you can see there are some who cannot countenance the idea that there is some fault to be found in places they can find no fault. They aren't you.

Come home, lick your wounds, or if you're lucky get someone to lick them for you.

Whenever two or more musicians are gathered together - its war story time. Anybody who's done it understands. If you haven't, you dont. That simple.

People like say Martin Carthy and Derek Brimstone are so skilled at receiving hospitatlity - watch them if you can, how they conduct themselves. I have never seen either of them grasp some ruffian by the throat, and shout - shut up! you bloody fool! You are an idiot and your licence to speak should be revoked!

God knows why.....