James Blunt.
Yes, his music is horrific but I have to admit, I find his self-depreciation very amusing.
Anyone who tweets, “If you thought 2016 was bad – I’m releasing an album in 2017” is alright by me.
But there’s something about him I like even more about him and that’s his openness to career highs and lows.
For a man who sold millions of records, I can’t imagine what it must feel like being the opening act to that other massively annoying songwriter, Ed Sheeran.
Sure, you could argue he’s going to be playing to massive crowds wherever he goes.
Sure, James and Ed seem to have a bromance going on, so he gets to hang with his mate.
But I know people in adland who wouldn’t take a job – even if their livelihood depended on it – if they thought it would make them look like they were taking a step backwards, so given Mr Blunt works in an industry that regards acting like a diva as acceptable, that makes him pretty special in my book, at least in terms of character.
Of course, when you have been in the army and seen incredible horror and are a multi-millionaire playing to thousands of people around the World every night – even if you’re relegated to ‘opening act’ status – I guess that career low isn’t that hard to deal with.
But hey, while I won’t listen to his songs, I will happily read his tweets.