Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Julia Child A Spy?
According to newly released documents, chef Julia Child worked for the Office of Strategic Services, a U.S. spy agency, during World War II. What do you think?
Marvin Seitzer,
Bartender
"I always thought it was odd how she asked her guests to speak closer to the soup tureen."
Virginia Weum,
Green Consultant
"A 6-foot-tall woman with a high-pitched warbly voice must have really blended in."
Will Hervey,
X-Ray Technician
"The world needs more people like her—who can cook, I mean. We've pretty much got the spy thing covered."
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