Diary still packed with all those Terry Waite tribute act gigs ?

Gary, ask him. If he won't reply, or goes a bit funny on it, just Tickle him, all over, and even if he says that he's on barleys, just keep doing it until he caves in, and admits any interest in him.

If he says "What you doin' ?", just say "Exactly, what am I doing, eh, what am I doing ? " and raise your eyebrow, the left, and give him a look of mystery and intrigue.

not heard the phrase "barleys" for ages
oh and "you can't tick your own butcher!"

Not to mention loitering with intent around numerous hotel foyers pretending to read newspapers