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"The inhabitants lead the most miserable existence of all mankind, for they cultivate no olives and they drink no wine." --Greek senator posted to a governship on the Danube approx AD 200, trans. Peter Brown

Friday, May 25, 2007

A Toast to the Long Weekend

Classic Orson Welles ad for Paul Masson, the "Champagne King of California," abandoned after three sublimely loopy takes (Hat tip: Dan Tobin). Some of the greatest American screen acting on record.

Posted by Simon at 5/25/2007 01:11:00 PM  

Labels: California, Sparkling Wine, United States

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