“Our bassist just fucking quit and it feels like I haven’t left the studio in days. And people say musicians don’t work hard, eh?”
“Well, I’ve never met a musician, so I wouldn’t be able to validate that, I’m afraid. Although, no, tell a lie - I bumped into one of the girls from Atomic Kitten in Tesco once. I think it was her... Apparently I was in the middle of a tantrum because I couldn’t have two tubs of sweets from the pick ‘n’ mix, so it could’ve been anyone I suppose. Still, I’m sticking with my original story - and that’s my claim to fame.. Until now! You are?” Poppy let out a long breath, eyes still on the boy in front of her.















