1.   Before he sailed round the world single-handed, Francis Chichester had already surprised his friends several times.

2.   Actress Sheila Hancock, a long time friend, paid tribute to Mr Bowles.

3.   Another busy professional vacations with a male friend several times a year.

4.   By that time two friends with government connections had warned him to leave.

5.   By the time friends and family realized she had not made her return flight to the United States, she had not been seen for several days.

6.   She stayed for two years before pursuing a marketing career in New York, during which time friends encouraged her to try modeling.

7.   While she tries to be with her husband as much as possible, she usually goes out to lunch with friends several times a week.

8.   Akadet who by this time had graduated from Rajamangala and married his long time friend and fellow student, Chaiskran, accepted the invitation with pleasure.

9.   Fassett also testified that Lewis told his friends several times to stop fighting and get in the limousine -- bolstering the defense claim that Lewis acted as a peacemaker.

10.   Pop star Michael Jackson will become a father early next year when his long time friend gives birth to their child, and he is excited about the prospect.