I don't know why but I had to start it somewhere.....

The real McCoy – Toto in the Spade & Becket ,29th November 1994

I have been inundated with emails over the last few days, each and every one asking the same question, viz “Your joke about Toto’s lisp is really funny Matt, but how did it first start?” Well, I had a look through the extensive archives, and managed to find evidence from Helen’s 21st birthday party held in the auspicious surroundings of the Spade & Becket on Jesus Green , in which this picture of Toto was captioned “Toto & cwisps”. So there you go. A simple joke, but as funny to Helen & Anita as the day I first told it. As Helen put it only the other day, “Do you know Matt, that joke about Toto’s lisp is the funniest 21st birthday present you ever gave me. Mike and I take it in turns to say “Sthop it!”. Hilarious.” Well, not really. As with most things I write on here about dear Helen, I made it up, and as I’ve had three warnings saying I give Bush too much stick, that’s the last I shall administer. Sorry Bush. But you did do love the voice once, as we both know, don’t you? Or should I say twice, as my wife reminds me.