No wonder he is swanning off to Germany etc. Also, I'd put more work into my output, so maybe he has a busier day then I thought.

Light bulb! I can do maps etc during Zoom or whatever sessions. Mind, perhaps I haven't got a gift of a gab like he has - in a broad sense. I might start looking for a partner, so I can concentrate on the narrative. I need dosh and I can pith off everyone that disagrees with my views