hello

my name is alan and I'm a recovering performance junkie

At first it was speaking up in public meetings, even though I had nothing to say. I would recite the works of Rudyard Kipling to illustrate a point - even though I didn't have one.

I always hoped it would be appropriate, and frequently it drew a round of applause from conservatives.

somehow it never seemed enough.

then somebody turned me onto folk clubs. they offered ten minutes with just me at the centre of attention in a room full people.

by then I had heard about gigs. I have been mainlining on them for some years now, but I am receiving help.

this then is the twilight seedy world of the performance junkie. If someone offers you a floorspot - just say no.