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Monday 13th November 2006

11:32 a.m. Has been very busy the last couple of nights. By the time came for my vocal sets on Saturday night I was already on a high, and decided (with James’ impetus) to play all up-beat numbers. This I did, and they were mostly well-received. Performed Billy Joel’s River Of Dreams for the first time, which went better than I had anticipated. Also performed an instrumental version of Gershwin’s Summertime (using sheet music), which also went down well.

Last night was the first typically ‘good’ night I had had for several days. By this I mean that the crowd were receptive and I found it enjoyable instead of a bit of a chore. Premiered my renditions of Dionne Warwick’s Walk On By, and Stevie Wonder’s popular classic, I Just Called To Say I Love You. Again both were well received.

James (the Entertainments Manager) has decided to have three months' break due to family commitments. He left today. The new relief Ent's Manager, Malcolm, will be getting on for a week, then will be replaced by another guy who will be covering James' absence.

Only two weeks until I disembark now. This contract has been the slowest and most testing of the three so far.