Here's a story that Diz told about himself at one late night drinking session after he had done a gig for us in Brighton:-

Decades ago, Diz was playing the Officers' Mess at H.M.S Collingwood near Portsmouth and after the gig his hosts broke out the Pursers' Rum. I don't know how many of you have touched that stuff but, believe me, it is lethal.

Much the worse for wear, Diz was later weaving his car up Portsdown Hill when he was stopped by the police. According to Diz, the following exchange took place:-

Policeman Just a check, sir, I'm not sure that you are fully in control of this car.
Diz Just a cheque? Oh! Thank goodness - I thought that you were going to book me! Who do I make it out to?