It's been nice to hear a 'best of' Letter from America on Radio 4. I loved Alastair Cooke and on the occasion of what would have been his 100th birthday it is a fitting tribute to hear him again.
Tonight though, one sentence jumped out. 'I was able to introduce Leonard Bernstein to 'The Messiah.'
I knew Alastair Cooke had connections but that's impressive.
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Just stopping by to wish you a very happy Christmas and every blessing for the New Year!
The consistently larger-than-life Leonard Bernstein was a compulsive, enthusiastic and indiscriminate kisser.
On the morning of his audience with the Pope, the maestro received a telegram from his brother:
'Lenny, the ring - not the lips.'
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