Robert Clements ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>They've also spread a bit.  The long running US-American comedy _Cheers_
>opened one episode with a well-dressed boozer tapping his fingers on the
>bar while drinking his beer.  According to the Ted Danson character, the
>man was a percussionist with the BSO counting beats until he reached his
>next cue....

Not quite in the same area but you reminded me: (and the person I got
this from was present).

Roland Kirk (blind jazz saxophonist) was playing a gig at Ronnie Scott's
club in London.  Partway through one number he wandered off the stage,
still playing and out of the club, to return a few minutes later, still
playing and still in perfect time.

Deryk Barker
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