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Thread #66488   Message #1180481
Posted By: HuwG
07-May-04 - 01:10 PM
Thread Name: BS: Pronounciation
Subject: RE: BS: Pronounciation
Best comment on the pronunciation of "Norfolk":

In the mid-1930's, Mae West heard that the Duke of Norfolk was staying in the same hotel as she was. She sent him up a present of a bottle of scotch and box of cigars, with a note to say that the Duke was welcome to pay her a visit some time.

She received in reply a note which said, "Madam, I neither drink nor smoke. Norfolk."