China, yes, to get to know someone as private as mibs, we have no alternative but to read between the lines. Although I'm probably completely wrong, I have detected something - whether it be a certain sadness - or a hint of bitterness - in relation to his upbringing - but it's only recently that I recall him saying he is shy. That's something that never came across to me. I'd always imagined him to be tough and self-assured, so I'm rather relieved, in a way, to discover he's not as invincible as I thought he was, because that was quite daunting to a wimp like me. It's good to know he's as human as the rest of us.
Mibs, oh, goodness - we're talking about you - but at least it's in a positive way - and we aren't doing it behind your back. :o)
Tattoos............ China - You're probably too young to remember 'The Glums', a comedy programme that used to be on the radio, and subsequently on television. The others will no doubt remember it - I think they're all older. Anyway, hereby hangs the tale. There was a young courting couple - Ron and Eff. Dozy Ron - who was incredibly dozy - once decided to get a tattoo and had 'I love Sue' put on his arm. Eff, of course, was incensed by this, until it transpired that Ron had wanted 'I love Suet Pudding' tattooed, but it hurt too much to go beyond 'I love Sue'!
Anyone remember Ron and Eff? Oh, how I wish daft, inoffensive, comedy like that would come back.