Very entertaining answer, great - I was not thinking 10 years ago. If someone was a bastard to work for they are probably still a bastard now - your good buddy Andy only left relatively recently. Funnily enough, we often discuss orb stuff old and new on this list. Knowing that you knew where everyone lived, thought that you might have discussed with them or have some insight into band friction (or hate?), that has gone into the production of such inspirational music over the years? I heard that Alex encouraged competition between band members and wondered if this led to much violence? - This is obviously what we all want to hear about. I am very suprised that Alex has not heard of us, but I guess that he has heard of us now - many thanks (I owe you a pint or five of theaksons old dirigible sometime) f****** bastard bill P.S. I think you could make more money if you started a "Dear Thrash column" in a musical paper. Insulting answers to peoples personal problems - that should snap them out of their self pity