On Saturday I took a few moment to wish Chirs Lowe a happy birthday via the Pet Shop Boys website using my 'pethead' username 'Alter ego'.
Imagine my suprise when I received a personal message in reply.
I don't know if I'm more amazed that Chris read them or that he replied to me.
A Pet Shop Boys forum aser said: "I saw that message from Alter Ego. Wondered if it was actually Neil, or at least someone close to Chris." Afraid not. I'm just another nobody!
Someone else said: "bettin alter ego feels like a pillock!". no not really!