Hi John - thanks, same to you too!
Yes, I meant "why doesn't he let himself go like all self-respective 50- or 60-somethings"!

I obviously unleashed something with this thread. Interesting posts from many, as indeed I was hoping, given the blues background of the Cat.

And I'm learning. Clearly, gimmicks are a good thing - SSS is praised for using them - so that gives me an idea. Perhaps the Greek pleated skirt and bobble shoes for my next gig! But I don't like the white tights, they make me appear fat (clearly just an optical illusion).