Fighting cynicism is a fairly good thing, n'est-ce pas ? I've always had a habit of looking a gift horse in the mouth, but if you're offered an opportunity then it's stupid to turn it down. Last year I was contacted about writing reviews for a local listings website, and I hardly took advantage of it. Now I have access to virtually every big gig in town, like the one by the Bees at the Junction tonight, which was great. Roll on life !