It is with great sadness that I read today on the BBC news website of the death of Marcel Marceau, the incomparable French mime artist.
Sad, because he was one of a kind.
Sad, because he was the inspiration for many very funny moments for Debrah and I.
I guess you had to be there really and I guess it is only funny for us, but when Debrah flippantly answered 'Marcel Marceau' to the question 'Who is the President of France?' and I then proceeded to act out the mime of a voiceless President in different situations, an unbreakable link was established for us between our life here in France, French politics and silent comedy.
I am sure no-one else will understand the poignancy of this, but with hand on heart and pained look on my face, I can honestly say we will miss you Marcel.
Au revoir
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Some may say I have the best of both worlds - bouts of big city sophistication interspersed with rural laid-back charm in a foreign country - they'd be right.
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- Peter Woodcock
- One time accountant and Finance Director in London who found his niche and passion in food and wine in France. Owner and manager of acclaimed B&B at 42 rue Victor Hugo in Carcassonne. Now, it's all about fresh seasonal produce and discovering delicious local wines.
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