As I said, think in terms of the Taliban, and you aren't too far off the truth.

Stalin had "an earthy sense of humour". Dancing at weddings and playing tricks on the guest woudl haveb been his style too. Andyou can bet they laughed uproariously...Well, you would, wouldn't you.

And it's pretty common to find dictators enjoying for themselves the things that are outlawed for ordinary people.