In my dealings with the press I make every effort to present myself and my business as consummately professional.

But my CRN buddies inform me there have been a couple of channel personalities that showcased a little of the industry's bawdier side this week.

One of my hack pals was sharing a coffee with a vendor executive when the chap trailed off in mid-sentence while detailing their channel strategy. A glassy-eyed look came over him as he gazed out the window.

"Sorry," he explained. "I was distracted by a great bit of totty."

Another journo told me of a reseller boss who recently combined drinking several glasses of wine (at once) with conducting a media interview. And giggling. Who says women are the only ones who can multi-task?