Moet and Chandon

Next Saturday I will be celebrating another birthday - they keep coming and always at this time of year!
I wont be buying a bottle of Moet and Chandon, at the best Sainsbury's own brand, more likely a bottle of Ossian Ale.  The label matters not to me - but it's still good to celebrate.
There was a double pager in the Times this morning, devoted to Roger Federer, and headlined "Success Is A Matter of Style"  Well I don't know if I agree with that but Roger certainly has plenty of style - and he doesn't hide it from us, whether it be with Champagne, Rolex watches or gold plating on his tennis shoes.  I do admire his 'style' on the tennis court nonetheless.
It's easy to be a Roger Federer fan or a Chelsea supporter, even Lewis Hamilton - because they keep on winning.  It's not so easy to support Macclesfield Town or Brechin City or even Andy Murray because they're anything but perfect and have the habit of losing when we want them to win.
It's interesting that people with frailties are often very popular - Princess Diane is a classic example and also sports stars like George Best - everyone wanted to him a drink and perhaps that was his downfall.
A tennis friend of mine sadly died a couple of weeks ago.  He was larger than life character, great company, and always pleased to meet you.  He had no airs and graces, totally unpretentious and had his imperfections (I know the feeling!) but, judging by the numbers at his funeral, was immensely popular.
I think he was also an illustration of success - but perhaps more appealing than those who have everything!
I got a box of Maltesers in the post this morning, addressed to BouncebackTennis (that's me!).  That's far better than a bottle of over priced fizz - and to whoever sent them thanks and I love you .....
PS  Congrats to Andy - down on one knee at long last.  Hope I get an invite .....!