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Agreed.

Let us assume a united front.

	Brett Topowlski – 1/7/00, 4:35pm
to:	Liam O’Keefe
cc:
re:	Surfin’ Safari

You back from lunch? Where the fuck were you? You weren’t with Lol because we bumped into her in Soho. Been a naughty boy? And if Pinki is Creative Director, are you deputy? Do we call you sir? Anyway, come and see what we bought. Vin’s got one of those cutoff surfer wetsuits. The dozy twat can’t even swim.

	Simon Horne – 1/7/00, 4:37pm
to:	Harriet Greenbaum
cc:
re:	congrat’s due

Well done, Harriet. Now is your chance to step out of Daniel’s somewhat stifling shadow and shine.

I always knew you had it in you.

I have been a little hard on you recently.

It is merely because I know that you and I both share the same exemplary high standards.

Now rise to the challenge by taking my campaign and winning Coca-Cola.

Si

	Daniel Westbrooke – 1/7/00, 4:38pm
to:	David Crutton
cc:
re:	responsibilities

You took the words right out of my mouth. I had pencilled time in your diary this afternoon to recommend that Harriet run things while I am unavoidably detained. I can think of no abler deputy. As for the re-ordering of the Creative Department, I believe that, too, is an excellent move. Lately Simon has seemed a little run down and below his best. I think that putting Pinki in charge could give our creative resource just the injection of pep that it needs. I will now spend some quality time with Harriet and make sure that she is thoroughly briefed on what lies ahead.

	Daniel Westbrooke – 1/7/00, 4:42pm
to:	Harriet Greenbaum
cc:
re:	thin ice

I am impressed, Harriet. I must say that I admire your stealth. I would like to offer you a friendly word of advice, however. I did not rise to become Head of Creative Services of a top-20 agency by not knowing how to defend my interests. You are playing with the big boys now. Are you quite certain you are ready?

	David Crutton – 1/7/00, 4:43pm
to:	Daniel Westbrooke
cc:
re:	responsibilities

Thank you so much for endorsing my actions. It feels reassuring to know that you are right behind me. In fact, as I write this, it strikes me that I have not once made a decision with which you did not totally and unreservedly agree. Quite remarkable.

	Harriet Greenbaum – 1/7/00, 4:44pm
to:	Daniel Westbrooke
cc:
re:	thin ice

Thank you for the advice. Next week is looking difficult, so any tips on how to cope are useful. Have an excellent trip, Daniel.

	Liam O’Keefe – 1/7/00, 4:45pm
to:	Lorraine Pallister
cc:
re:	Joy of Sex, pp 13, 48, 97, 122 . . .

I’m horny. What you doing tonight?

	Simon Horne – 1/7/00, 4:47pm
to:	Pinki Fallon
cc:
re:	conduct unbecoming

Well thank you so, so much. After the way I overlooked your conniving behaviour with the Mako brief and gave you a second chance, this is how you repay me. Still, it is not the first time my good nature has been exploited and I do not suppose it will be the last.

Enjoy it for the short time it endures, Pinki. A week hence, I will be back. And, once again, you will be just a humble copywriter.

Si

	Simon Horne – 1/7/00, 4:51 pm
to:	David Crutton
cc:
re:	hand over

I still believe that I could have acquitted myself as Creative Director from my “office away from the office” in Mauritius.

However, you have made your decision.

So be it.

Perhaps then Pinki and I should join you before the end of the day and we could brief her fully on what we require for “IT’S IN THE CAN.”

Si

	Lorraine Pallister – 1/7/00, 4:52pm
to:	Liam O’Keefe
cc:
re:	Joy of Sex, pp 13, 48, 97, 122 . . .