Through his interpreter, he tells our class that the secret to good leading is to embrace the follower as though she is the most beautiful woman in the world--someone like Marilyn Monroe, perhaps.
Now he holds out his hand to his wife, and she steps forward to take the embrace. As he holds her, he sighs theatrically and says in his own, heavily accented English, "Ah, Marilyn! At last I have found you!"
We all laugh, and he kisses her cheek as the music starts.
Hugo Lago
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May 22, 1938 — It’s a short walk from my apartment to Hugo’s apartment, so
I went to see him today for his 87th birthday. I surprised him with my
visit. ...
4 weeks ago
I <3 this so much. The mental image is clear, and I have an urge to share it with everyone I know. :)
ReplyDeleteWhy, thank you, my dear!
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