Ah, the unutterable perversity of the Englishman....either that or like most blokes, whatever falls into ones lap, so to speak.

Folk are folk. As individuals they appear more interesting than as a group. And what's with these myths of one group of folk having some special abilities. I'm a musician: I know you only get really good at anything through lots and lots of practise, no matter what your 'natural' gifts.

But I do know of two women who will only step out with trumpet players.