Vivian Stanshall [was 'Wrestle poodles - And win!']

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Perdix dons pince-nez, steeples fingers in Holmesian style and leans back in red leather captain's chair. He addresses the handsome and charismatic bearded polymath novelist, philosopher, lyricist and banjo-twanger reclining on his couch

Perdix (In fake German accent): 'So, tell me, Mr M, did you have much contact with Vivian Stanshall and the Bonzo Dog Doo-dah Band? Ever? Hmmm?'

Eerie Hammond Organ music begins in background

Mr M: 'Well....'

[Michael Moorcock]

Yes, I knew Viv well enough to dash across the street and hide in a doorway if I saw him coming...