Janos Gereben <[log in to unmask]>

>There is simply no question that what David Beckham is to the penalty
>kick, Rattle is to the symphony orchestra.

I find Rattle's labor much more difficult.  At the podium you don't have
the collaboration of a bad goalkeeper.

>At a rehearsal in San Francisco, he asked a musician for "less wasabe"
>in her tone.  When she replied that she is fond of the spicy Japanese
>mustard, Rattle didn't miss a beat in retorting that "more rice" then
>would be advisable.  Brizendine, who told the story, commented that "only
>in San Francisco" could Rattle carry on that conversation.  That's not
>quite true.  It would work well in Sapporo too. . .  although not with
>the Argentine team.

No, certainly. I would like a little more wasabe there...

Pablo Massa (still cooking)
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