And so to more on Macca.

This afternoon I visited Frank Gardner.

Frank's in good spirits and is reading voraciously to overcome the frustrations of his recovery.

It's not often I hold back but on this occasion you'll forgive me, I hope, if I keep details of our meeting private.

However, what I can say is that Frank was delighted to receive a gift I took him courtesy of my New Best Friend.

At my talk on Tuesday, Sir Paul graciously agreed to write a get well message, which I had framed and is now standing above Frank's bedside.

I was far too shy, but my friend and agent Jo had no such scruples about asking the Great Man for his paw print: