Went in to HarperCollins today and signed the 666 book plates for the UK Waterstones limited edition of "Demon Thief". Took me a bit more than 2 hours. As before, I wrote in all the numbers too. Most of the books will just carry my signature and the number, but a few have little messages as well -- it's pure luck as to who winds up with those!!!!

Went to see "Land of the Dead" when I was finished signing. It was OK. Had its good parts, but plenty of dud bits too. Still, as zombie flicks go, it's far from the worst!! After that, I had dinner with Bas and Maiko (Mexican grub, at the Texas Embassy near Trafalgar Square), then went to see "Les Miserables". It's the 4th time I've seen it, and it never ceases to amaze me. It's easily the best play in London, as far as I'm concerned -- great story, brilliant songs, perfectly paces, and wonderfully staged. (I preffered it in its previous theatre, since there was a much bigger stage, but that's a minor gripe.) The guy playing Thenardier (who gets to sing my favourite song of the show, "Master of the House") wasn't very strong this time, but the rest of the cast were top-notch. If you're in London, or coming there soon, and haven't seen "Les Mis" yet -- GO!!!!! You won't find many better ways to pass a few hours in this life!!!