Lovatts cryptic 234

[carrottop10]

morning all

stuck on a cryptic if anyone can help

a Guiness, beer and champagne, for a start

i have a??c

any help appreciated

[Touchstone]

Alec

[carrottop10]

confused how do you get that from clue?

[Touchstone]

Alec Guiness - beer = ale+ c for champagne

[carrottop10]

maybe get the alec guinness bit but not the rest?

[carrottop10]

thanks see it now.

last one

he no longer has a private income 1,1,1 i ? o

[Vimto]

Alec is the start of ALEC Guinness. I think Guinness in the actor and the drink has two n's.

[carrottop10]

no worries got my n and i round the wrong wy i think it should be nco if anyone can clarify?

[Vimto]

Yes NCO. No longer a private but a non-commissioned officer.

[carrottop10]

truly my last one break from rtusl and hide psychic ability

i have r?s?i?e could be a couple

[bibblebub]

respite

[carrottop10]

thanks everyone for you help

have a nice day