Well that was a long pause ! Now I am back and can continue the tragic, yet somehow amusing, story of the late great A H Cronoly.

Here is the interview - short and sweet whilst being a clear view into the mind of A H Cronoly. It was conducted in a small restaurant at the bottom of Leamington Spa in warwickshire

Int: So Mr Cronoly, how are you today?

AHC: Fine

Int:Good, good, I would like to start by asking what has it been like to be Alistair H Cronoly?

AHC:Fine

Int:And can you let us into the secret of your success, what drove you to become the man of letters, comedy, music and intrigue that you are?

AHC:I, uh, I ..........(shouts to waiter) Can I get another coffee?......(returns his attention to the interview) .....er....is this going to take much longer? You are paying for my lunch aren't you?

Int:Yes, yes, we are paying for your lunch......er....so ....what were your inspirations as a young man?

AHC:Well, I watched a lot of telly and was very fond of dangermouse as a child and I always wanted to stay up late and watch the sweeney but I wasn't allowed to so that was a bit annoying and then I discovered that as I had no friends I should probably start writing so I didn't get too bored and go mental

Int: I see....er.....and what do you consider to be your finest achievement to date?

AHC: Not being a junkie

Int: Right..have you any advice for those fans of yours out there?

AHC: Don't become junkies....is that it? only I have to catch a bus now...so I will be off.....thanks for the lunch and stuff

Int: Mr Cronoly.....Mr Cronoly........Mr........bugger, he's gone..........although he seems to have left this book here and it looks like his diary.....maybe I should return it.........or maybe.......oh bugger I have left the tape recorder on .............