What words are there that mean the band are thinking of touring without him? It seems like you are doing the very thing you are accusing me of which is to interpret the words he used. You seem to be suggesting he wouldn’t ‘flit between thoughts’ as you put it, why would he not? Also do you think Larry doesn’t see himself as part of the band anymore? Because his words were he didn’t know what ‘the bands’ plans are so you must believe he isn’t including himself as part of the band. I personally think Larry does still see himself as part of the band hence why his sentences were about separate things, firstly about not playing live and secondly about what the bands plans are in general. What is it with u2 fans online not being able to accept a different point of view. Don’t need to agree but at least accept that just because you believe something doesn’t make it right (or wrong for that matter). A bit rich earlier when you say people are trying to argue in absolutes when what you are suggesting is anyone who interprets it differently from you is wrong, almost trying to paint them as foolish for seeing it differently to you.