So there’s been a great hoo-hah about Robbie Williams ‘live’ blogging and tweeting updates during his wife Ayda’s labour this week. I have to say if Robbie fancies coming to my delivery room and gyrating around the bed while singing Candy he’s most welcome – what better diversion? – but if Misery Guts tries it he’s likely to get a punch in the face.
In case you’ve been on another planet for the last few days, you can watch one of Williams’ offerings here. You’ve got to hand it to Mrs Williams, who appears resigned to her husband’s behaviour throughout. She’s probably used to it. But what fascinates me is who is it behind the camera? Robbie hasn’t balanced the thing on top of a ventilator: there’s clearly someone filming proceedings.
Much has been made of the whys of Williams’ ‘bizarre’ behaviour, but who cares? He’d probably spent the afternoon having a go on the gas and air. And let’s face it, labour is mind numbingly dull when there’s nothing much actually happening…
I agree with you diversion at times of pain can be a help though I do wonder if his over the top antics didn’t annoy her somewhat. Still best of luck to them and their baby.