Master storyteller, his characters possess such dignity, that I almost proposed. Like his characters, he was also punctual.
He greeted us by saying how happy he was and then paused for the dramatic effect and continued with flourish, that England won the series. The audience was fairly wide-ranging, each clutching their novels, but it was to be duly noted that his fan following was dominated by the ladies, and not only the single ones.
Neurotic but charming, cocky but hilarious, there never was a dull moment. Never still, like a 5 year old, he jumped around and interacted with everyone. He made plenty of eye-contact which left some 40+ aunties swooning.
That man knew he was better and he wasn't going to waste his time by hiding it.