Speaking of lying to yourself, I've been on an Andy Zipf kick recently. I've seen him twice, at Emmaus and my school, and both shows were great. He puts a lot into making people relax while he's there, but I think he could use a dose of that himself: he seems really on edge about nailing everything while he's on.

Whatever, check him out, especially if you're into chill, acoustic music and people who refuse to sell out (you are, aren't you?).

So loosen your shoulderblades/
This is your hour to make due/
Because there on the timberline/
Deep cold November shines through/
Soft and absolute/

This quiet serves only to hide you/

As promised, a word on acting: tequila = no. Probably in terms of stages as well, but as per my original caveat, well, let's just say it remains less than agreeable. And so, the arguably identical topic of self-delusion. I have to admit it's a fun one to indulge in from time to time, but, like the Japanese, people need to learn when things are fantasies.

Rather than leave this as a draft for the millions of dedicated readers, I'll post it and return when I've more time to write. Yeah, that's the ticket. I suppose I could leave you all with something to discuss, so how about the camerawork in the new Harry Potter film? Handheld and jumpy whenever Voldemort's there, but if I noticed it then it's a bit too obvious, don't you think?