I had the great privilege of seeing him speak earlier today as guest of honour (him not me) at a special lunch at Headingley Stadium.
I was there in the company of three friends I meet every June for the annual "364 Club" event; you can see them below.
And yes, on left, that is John Kettley (Is A Weatherman).
John was saying that he's been having trouble with a neighbour.
"It came to a head in December," he reported, "when he leant across the fence and called me a wanker."
As if.