It
was with his usual enthusiasm that Seppi gave his welcoming speech
full of joviality. The subject was of course women. In turn it was
moving, jovial or even Rabelaisian. He spoke of all the women –
relatives, friends, partners, assistants who all helped him to build
his personal and professional life: Emma, Michèle, Mariette,
Christine, Sandrine, Finala, Andréa, Madeleine, Rita, Arlette... |
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In
his praise of wine and friendship he did not hesitate to refer to
the members of parliament who were there to quote his favourite
proverb "Give them a glass of good wine and they will make good
laws" (Montaigne). |