spirit up

Mr Campbell said: "In the most difficult of circumstances David was supporting others, mediating in disputes, keeping spirits up and being strong for others."

However, he was presented with a surprise new one to keep his spirits up.

Despite all that, Mr Whelan told me he made a habit of singing his four national anthems out loud each morning - to annoy those guards and to keep his spirits up.

It was “glass half-full” analysis of a poor show, hopefully a gallant attempt to keep spirits up otherwise it veered dangerously close to delusion.

"She would also like to thank everyone for the kind messages of love and support she has had which are helping keeping her spirits up."