Le Sense de Ha Ha

Though my sense of humour is decidedly British, I've always enjoyed the very different idea of what makes for the hahas in France - however I will never accept the rather strange Gaelic conception that Jerry Lewis is a comedic genius!

The bright sparks over at C'est so paris! are launching this billboard and newspaper campaign to convince Londoners that Paris is the place to be. They've totally convinced me!

"The second ad uses offbeat wit and the Rugby World Cup to show the world that Paris is also the capital of humour. The Paris region will be hosting several World Cup matches, including the final at the Stade de France."

The Brits are probably getting a kick out of it but I'm not sure how "humourous" they'd find it in say... Calgary or Peoria!

The Carmen What I Saw That Night

I knew that the performance had been recorded for Radio France but was never able to find it. Then la-viola - there it is on YouTube. It was an incredible night - Berganza and Domingo at their peak. Here's my beloved Theresa tearing up the place in Act 2 - and at the end I'm somewhere in that cheering crowd.