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did you mean that you were always drunk when you saw the trombonist?
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Ha! I guess this could be interpreted either way. Honestly, I have no idea how the man managed basic human functions let alone played an instrument.
There were many gifted and talented people on board, from singers, comedians, jugglers and very fine instrumentalist. There were bands that played the night clubs and the main band that played a minimum of 2 gigs a night.
I think the most notable thing among the crew members was their loneliness. Life of crew or staff, is one of doing a very repetitive job, week after week. There is no family or "buds" to hang with. Its the job, the ship and the bar for most.
If you can handle the rigors of travel, the exposure to a variety of music, personalities and nationalities would hone anyones skills. It's definitely not a job for the insecure.