Solving on paper. This is a fine cryptic. 2/3 completed and I must tell you: 1) in 30 A30AA bit of absinthe meant I mellowed while waiting (2,3,8)[-------------] I haven't seen that long of that type of wordplay ever. 2) Loved the clueing for 21 D21DUninitiated ascetic diving under wharf for dumpling (7)[-------]. Really, really enjoying the solve. Kudos and thanks!