In the late 1600s the finest instruments originated from three rural
families whose workshops were side by side in the Italian village of
Cremona. First were the Amatis, and outside their shop hung a sign: "The
best violins in all Italy." Not to be outdone, their next-door
neighbors, the family Guarnerius, hung a bolder sign proclaiming: "The
Best Violins In All The World!" At the end of the street was the
workshop of Anton Stradivarius, and on its front door was a simple
notice which read: "The best violins on the block."
-- Freda Bright
How many
Italian-Americans
-- does it take to screw in a light bulb?
I dunno exactly, but my brothers girlfriends fathers boss
secretary's sister's next door neighbors' priest's cousin's
union shop steward's uncle's Knights Of Columbus club
Seargant-of-Arms nephew's best friend did it real cheap for me
once....
