Greetings.
Rachel has pointed me to the discussion regarding my attitude towards people. It's a shame one or three of you find me evasive and/or aloof. I am neither. Just a professional getting on with the job, really.
To show willing, as I usually do with patient, friendly fans and other strangers, here's what to do:
Enter a venue bang on opening-of-doors time.
Pass message to one of the crew or theatre staff who should be busying themselves, saying:
I'm Mike, or I'm Paul or I'm cockneyrebel1-who-got-let-down, and Steve says he will come out and meet me - even for a photo.
Ask them to take it to the Tour Manager, who will be forewarned, and will come to me.
And it shall be done. Promise.
I won't have much time. I'll be preparing for a concert performance which involves many routines and necessities.
And please leave it to another time if you have any hint of a cold or 'flu. He'll bar you before you get within 20 yeards of me!! (don't take offence; try to understand).
Have a nice weekend. I've been losing money at Royal Ascot, and hearing my PA's tale of woe with that thread, but my spirits remain high and intact.
SH

I think I need to take full responsibility for the discussion regarding Steve's attitude towards others. I very much appreciate his taking the time to respond to my "moans" via this forum. I was quick enough to say that in my opinion he didn't care about us, the fans: I must now be equally quick to say that having just read the response, I am quite humbled by the fact that Steve bothered to reply and I take back my suggestion of not caring. It would seem I was wrong, and I apologise.
Have a lovely weekend everyone

Hey Steve,
great to "see" you in here!
Happy Father's Day - don't take the moaners too seriously, you're a top pro and don't owe anything to any fan, just a great perfomance in echange for a ticket. We get that every time without fail.and everyone knows an "unofficial" site has nothing to do with you. The clue is in the word "unofficial"!!
Doh!

Steve,I know from experience over the last thirty odd years that you do care and are very appreciative of your fans,and you do give your valuable time,especially straight after gigs when you must be knackered.
And just to the cement that fact,your above response is a mark of the man that you are.
Thanx.
Jimbo,Chesterfield.

Steve- People have mentioned I might get a chance to meet you, which would be so damn kick ass. Now I know how to do it right...I hope!

Happy late Father's Day and don't pay any mind to negative grumbles! There's so much love and good vibes going on out here for you and between us fans in general.

My sentiments entirely; we buy a ticket and get to see a fabulous show. I have seen Steve and the band many times; always diferent, always quality and as long as this continues I will be there in the audience. We should EXPECT nothing more. Admittedly, it is nice to be able to say hello and pass on our appreciation in person but at the right time; Steve should not have to explain or justify why a he is not available and we should not take it personally.