You’ve probably heard it a million times before - that the audience don’t see (and is not supposed to see) the struggles of a person becoming an artist. When the curtain goes up and spot light shines, you - the performer, makes all the darkness go away and brings the audience (and yourself) to a another realm of reality. That’s the magic of the stage, theatre, music and live performances. I want to applaud my colleague and sister in arm - Winnie Ho @winniehomusic for her display of zen-ness and professionalism in times of a health hiccup. On Monday she showed up at rehearsal with already infected vocals and soldiered through our work. On Tuesday morning we had to cancel on a TSS appearance and performance at the @awpmalaysia media launch of #KnotTheWaste campaign because she woke up with just air in her voice. Came Wednesday morning, our dance rehearsal for our gigs this week, she showed up and was prepared to rock and roll, just not speaking at all. Our first gig for the week was last night at Guardian dinner. Through all our rehearsals this week she showed no sign of panic or worry, except to prepare for the show, plotting contingency plans, etc. I’ve been there many times over myself - having lost my voice completely and having to face up to upcoming gigs. Calm I was not, I’d shot to the nearest ENT and go on a steroid diet and had sleepless nights about not recovering in time. Long story short (thank you if you’re still reading) - we had an amazing show last night. Her voice came back, enough to pulled us all through a show that client and audience enjoyed much and loved. Much thanks to @alfred2892 for making sure all were good on stage for us. When we held hands on stage to sing Thank You For The Music last night, the emotion I felt was true and raw, just the kind I want to remember for years to come. Thank you for being one of my pillars of strength at work, sister Winnie. Here’s to good health, lemon water everyday, to good music, amazing workmates and blue skies! Please follow us at @theshanghaisisters - FB and YouTube. #janetleemusic #theshanghaisisters #尚海姐妹 #亚洲首支中文爵士女声三重唱 #janetwrites #janetfashion #tssfashion #showgirldiary