Well, we all have the memories we have. That was how I found him on the occasions I saw him (assorted recording sessions mostly). Maybe it was being in a more one-on-one atmosphere with no audience? The late and sadly missed Neil Lewis played in those too, but there weren't many other people around. Have to admit I'm surprised to hear it.

A friend of mine did a show/panto with him a few years ago where she saw a lot of him backstage and has similar impressions to mine. By then, though, he was no longer such a star.