Sir, It was disconcerting to read that Arnold “Gatemouth” Moore once walked on stage but was struck dumb, despite two attempts to sing, before he found himself unexpectedly delivering a gospel song (Obituary, June 10).
A few years ago, I sat down to play a piano composition at a memorial service. Despite repeated attempts, I could not remember the piece, and I then found myself — in a state of shock — returning to my girlfriend in the congregation.
Unexpectedly, she (and others) assured me that, after the initial fluffs, I had in fact played another composition — fluently. I have no memory of this apparent survival mechanism kicking in.
Yours faithfully,
GAVIN LITTAUR,
12 Rundell Crescent, NW4 3BP.
June 11.