Sleek and silver, the Xda would be just as at home in science fiction as it will be in your pocket or bag.

Before I even opened my mouth the whole audience was chanting ‘Fuck off Aussie fuck off’. That was a hard night to get through.

"In the 80s, before Photoshop.” he continues, outlining the creative challenge facing artists who — in his words — want to be remembered, "you could probably have a few techniques to build your career on.