This is my 4th time of seeing these folk, though I suspect that there has been some movement of personnel along the way. I love the sounds that they make - all sorts of tempo, volume and language - and very colourful as it goes along. Good entertainment and good music - what a delight. The last time I saw them was when I was in London last year - they were one of three acts that I caught up with whilst there - the other two being Pink Martini and Jools Holland.

This was my 3rd time of seeing him. There is nothing particularly deep about what he says at these publib events - after all, he is delivering to a large variety of people, so he would only be chatting generally anyway. There just seems to be something about him and Buddhism that I like - nothing to do with a religious belief - just the way of viewing the world and what occurs. I enjoy trying to understand people and their motivations - and I view myself in the reflection of others. When I listen to him, I can't understand all that he says - due to his strong accent - but it is always refreshing.

Another religious person who I like for non-religious reasons. I was first exposed to him (oooh errr) when he appeared on John Safran's show - I liked how droll he was and how damn funny too. I still enjoy John and Bob's podcast each week. Bob is a very smart man and of an incredibly generous nature. He is in his late 70s now but still works non-stop to help others and making a difference to many lives. I saw him at a talk where he and two others were talking about helping the youth out and offering assistance and understanding and how to make a difference to lives and how to help direct people who are lost. It was interesting and impressive.

In 1982 Father Ernie Smith opened his door and shared a meal with a man who was homeless. It was this first act of generosity which led to the formation of Sacred Heart Mission to provide the basic necessities of life - food, clothing, emergency relief, accommodation and companionship. A small team of committed staff and parishioners from St Kilda West helped prepare simple meals out of the presbytery's kitchen and within a year more than 70 people were arriving each day for lunch. This led to the use of the Sacred Heart Parish Hall as the Dining Hall. Today, the Dining Hall continues to be the heart of the Mission and provides breakfast and lunch every day of the year for hundreds of people in need. Each year a show is put on to raise funds for the mission and is a collection of musicians and comedians - I have been for the last 4 years and it is a great night - each act only does about 10 or 15 minutes, so even if you don't like somebody, they'll be gone soon - that works for me. This year some of the acts were: Brian Nankervis, Even, Paul Kelly, Wolfgramm Sisters, Russell Morris, Jon Stevens and Jimeoin.

I think that Dan is an incredibly talented artist and a pleasure to go and see/hear. I have seen him at a number of shows where he's been one aof several performers taking part and he is usually a standout. I have been to three of his own shows and have been enthralled on each occasion. He puts a lot of himself into his performances and there is real feeling to what he presents. He plays the guitar and piano well and has a superb voice. If there is any justice in the world, then he will be a big star, but until that happens, I am happy to be able to see him locally. His acting in Bran Nu Day was ok, but it is music where his real strength lies.