Bye bye Earls Court
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Tomorrow night sees the end of an era when the shutters are pulled down on the stands at Earls Court. Well, it's not just as simple as that on the stroke of nine every claxon in th-e place will blow, floral decorations will be "nicked", and pamphlets will blow about like ticker tape. Indeed, the place will go mad.
What makes normally rational men, and women now, of course, behave like school kids breaking up for Christmas holidays? Well, until you've stood on Earls Court concrete for 10 days you'll never understand, and as for the questions, well .
I heard of one salesman who, when asked by a little old lady where the powder room was, took time off from his stand to steer her through the crowded avenues to her destination. On receiving her thanks he was heard to reply: "My pleasure, madam, it's the first genuine inquiry I've had all day." Rather suggesting that Shows are a waste of time.