The Tate Gallery and a rock star

Gail and I were with the children one evening eating out at Wagamamas down the bay... Sat across from us was David Coverdale of Whitesnake fame. I was a massive fan of them and Deep Purple from way back - My daughter wouldnt allow me to get an autograph as she said it would be too unkool and I was far too old to do that sort of thing, and besides I would be embarassing her!!! I acquiesced. Not long after Paul Seawright an old photography colleague of mine whom I had not seen for over 5 years came and joined us. 'Hi John long time no see'....he then gave me the news that Val Williams and he had tried to get in contact with me a year or so ago as they wanted to include some of my work in a group photo exhibition at the Tate Gallery   London.. The problem was I had moved address and they could not get hold of me... That was a shame to say the least !!! I made sure that he left with all my up to date contact details!!!... At least Paul has offered me to lecture to his photography degree students over in Belfast..Chance encounters- you never know what they may lead to!