Rita has a walking stick and a pet parrot on her shoulder.

Just kidding about the parrot.

I feel I should somehow become more interesting as a result.

Maybe I'll take up mandolin, or cigars.

Meanwhile, rehearsals are starting tonight and I only finished the script on the weekend. Taking off the writer's hat and finding the director's hat somewhere down the back of the couch is the new challenge. I know it's here somewhere.

Five weeks to go, everyone.