Well basically, I had written to him asking him to sign a petition to support the Government's proposed Marine Bill - to set up a network of Marine Reserves and to manage commercial fisheries more to enable better protection for all marine species.
I thought I'd write to Julian because he comes across as wanting to do his "bit" for the environment and although, he probably doesn't know much or perhaps, anything, about Marine Conservation (but I like to think he does now!) I'd thought I'd try my luck anyway....
.....So there I was (today) , having just turned up to help out in my local Marine centre, when I saw a letter addressed to me written in my writing (I had send a SAE with the letter) "YIPEEEE!!!" I yelled and punched the air for I knew what this meant; Julian had indeed replied. So I opened up the letter to find a signed scale (the petition is in shape of a fish and people sign scale-shaped bits of paper to then stick onto it) and a note saying:
"Very best of luck with your Petition. Best Wishes, Julian Rhind-Tutt" I was like "WOW!! - he actually replied and so soon too" (I had only posted the letter 2 weeks ago!)

So of course, I had a huge grin on my face and was on CLOUD 9 all day long!...
He really has a heart of gold doesn't he? So caring, genuine and just GORGEOUS!!
Anyway, just thought I'd share.