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I have just returned to my room and read your e-mail. I spent the last few hours with Frank trying to calm him down. He did have a bit of a turn earlier. I think it is a combination of sun, jet lag and stress from the fact that this is the poor lad’s first location shoot. (I remember
mine – the Nimble balloon. I would not wish it on anyone!) Anyway, Ivana Trump did happen to be in the vicinity but it did not involve her in the slightest. He is resting now and I am sure that once he wakes he will be right as rain.

As for the shoot, it is going extremely well. There have been a couple of teething troubles as there always are, but we have some very exciting footage in the can. Nathan is eccentric, but aren’t all artists? Simon has been ever present and is an enormous calming influence.

Hope all is well back at the Ponderosa. What developments on Coke?

	[email protected] 1/12/00, 10:06am
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re:	rest, my sweet

Darling Simon, you really need to rest right now. You’ve been working far too hard for far too long. You recharge those batteries and let the others struggle on without you. It’s time they learned to stop taking you for granted. And remember, if there’s anything you need, I’m on the end of an e-mail . . . Sx

	[email protected] 1/12/00, 10:10am (6:10pm local)
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re:	Bucharest

I hope all goes well with Coke. I’m sure it’s keeping you terribly busy, but have you found a moment yet to mention my interest in the Bucharest job to Jim? Do keep me posted.

Mike

	[email protected] 1/12/00, 10:10am (2:10pm local)
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re:	what is going on in there?

I have knocked on your door, I have slipped notes under it, I have phoned you and I have stood in the gardens and thrown pebbles at your window. My last hope is that your laptop is on and you are reading your e-mails.

If you bothered to come out of your suite you would see mayhem. Frank Sinton is apoplectic and facing possible assault charges. The shoot is going appallingly. The cast are dropping like flies and we have yet to turn over. Melinda is coping manfully but Brett and Vince are treating the whole thing like a primary school trip to the zoo.

I need your help and support. I have just told David that you are doing a magnificent job. I suggest you emerge now and take some responsibility for this disaster. I will not cover your backside indefinitely.

	Susi Judge-Davis – 1/12/00, 10:31am
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re:	you!!

What time do you call this? 10:30 is not acceptable. Do you think I can run this department on my own? You have not made an auspicious start this week. If you are unhappy I would be glad to speak to Rachel on your behalf about the alternatives.

	Lorraine Pallister – 1/12/00, 10:36am
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re:	you!!

Sorry I’m so late, Susi dear. I got shagged bandy last night, and took ages to get going this morning. You should try it sometime. It might loosen you up.

	Susi Judge-Davis – 1/12/00, 10:39am
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bcc:	David Crutton [email protected]
re:	Lorraine Pallister

Please find attached an e-mail I just received from Lorraine. I don’t think I need to add anything to explain why I will not tolerate her on my floor for a moment longer. Please arrange for her transfer. Thank you.

ATTACHMENT

	Lorraine Pallister – 1/12/00, 10:36am
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re:	you!!

Sorry I’m so late, Susi dear. I got shagged bandy last night, and took ages to get going this morning. You should try it sometime. It might loosen you up.

	Lorraine Pallister – 1/12/00, 10:44am
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re:	busy?

On my way in this morning I found out how to make the lift stop between floors. When are you free for elevator maintenance?

	Liam O’Keefe – 1/12/00, 10:46am
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re:	busy?