I always enjoy the company of those who drink because they are the least clear-headed. I can enjoy their company without engaging in their indulgence.
——George Orwell
Alcohol, it is a marvelous invention.
Just by swallowing two or three glasses of this thick little concoction, two strangers can immediately put their arms around each other and sing, as if they have been old friends for decades.
And such a scene is being played out in the theater box right now.
Although it's uncertain how future generations will view a Bonaparte Emperor, an Italian liberator, and a republican literary giant singing together, at least at the moment, the three are getting along quite harmoniously.
Their families of birth, experiences growing up, and ethnic identities differ, but that doesn't stop them from all knowing how to sing the "La Marseillaise".
Moreover, the three of them are singing quite well, almost catching up with the female actress on stage showcasing her loud singing voice.
