I had an interview coming up for a job, big one. You never know. AIso applied for two teaching positions, Edmonton and Ryerson oops – I mean Toronto Metropolitan University. Is there a better example of why not to choose a name by committee? Edmonton could be fun. My first solo tour included an Edmonton show, the opener was dressed in a chicken outfit and by the end of his set got naked. I can’t recall what that meant (did it mean anything?), but I landed somewhere unique. It confirmed the joy of touring for many more years. Also wonderful times at Fava, the Edmonton film people. Feist and her feisty feistmen were playing the Jack Singer that night and later came to my show and remained the evening. We had a bonfire in the backyard. I’ve met locals who say deadmonton. People need their divisions, otherwise how could they be happy not complaining? The thing I like about maniacs in power, which seems more common than not, is there is no reason you can’t apply, especially if you do not consider yourself in the same league. If Rob Ford could be the mayor of Toronto, Doug Ford the premier Ontario and Donald Trump the president of the United States, then is it so crazy I apply to steer the ship?