Paolo Nutini says that he got into an awkward situation with a gentleman admirer at a gig once, because he was advised to focus on random women in his audience and sing at them. The singer, who has a long term girlfriend, said "once when I did it a guy came up to me later and said, 'I saw you looking at me throughout that song'. I said: 'I'm sorry man, I think there was a girl right beside you,' And he went: 'Aww, it wasn't me?' It was the most awkward moment".
His admirer may not have been convinced, however. The singer adds: "Then he left his number in my hand! Ten out of ten for trying but ever since then I've not run the risk again!"
Well, to be frank, that's what you get for trying to make women in your audience think they've got a chance, and I'd suggest not doing it in future.