James May comments on his colleague Jeremy Clarkson's suspension

The speaker discusses their support for German, despite having previously called him a knob. They express a personal liking for him and describe the situation as ridiculous. When asked about their understanding of what happened, they admit to being blind drunk and offer no further comment.

What was the speaker's state of mind when they mentioned being 'blind drunk'?

What can you infer about the speaker's willingness to discuss the events?