Do not tarnish this post with sad moans at work 24 / 7 of these weeks. Today I smile because in three days I managed to carve out some time for me to relax, realize that I be in the Olympics. Often, due to pace, head down to work does not let you taste and see that it will pass under the nose, and this is not the way I like to live what I do.

However, after careful study, I decided to try to get in where I may. Beachvolley, I venture, following some operator. After a first gate I come across two Stangoni marked "Cuba" in a bikini contest with coaching and cameras in tow: they are there to teach me the meaning of "Mixed Zone". Note: the area is mixed-TV operators reporters and athletes. Not to understand that I have no idea where to find me scrutinizing the signs indicating the necessary permission to enter the upper level. Mario Bros has two choices: medium blue or red athletes. Easy: medium red! No monster at the end, only the choice between forums and the media for commentary free. Note: "Tribune Media" is the word to search from now on.

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The Bechvolley has an atmosphere all his own, which moves with the public, the cheerleader who enter the technical ranges, sand and music. Almost the opposite of prim boxing where I attended for half an hour to two sticks that were given blows. Note: All races start with the minor categories to gradually grow until the end.

But tonight that evening. Exhausted I'm about to leave the office when I read the news: three Italian semi-finals in foil. No. This can not lose. Quick study of the map, persuasion of the taxi driver who does not want to approach the police, walking fast and here I am. Veteran now recite the magic words "Tribune Media" and I sit down. Unfortunately, the Korean made out of the Italian, the dream fades of the triplet. Patience. I assist another fratricidal semifinals and then the grand finale.

Just one question: but it is possible that the Vezzali in 4 to 5 to 45 'from the end that I should call customer $$£%$£$?

Anyway. Emotion to the stars, the champion earns the title while simultaneously fixing the bug on the phone. Awarding exciting stage with reporters and cameras. I go down and I feel, in Italian, that the press conference starts right away. Yes, the room in front of me. Yes, the one with the number of Pass 4. It will not be a bit 'too much? Oh well, low profile, last row. Enter the three champions with an interpreter, emotions, questions, citing Vezzali Rocky Balboa. Beppe Severgnini in front of me. Cameras. Severgnini noted Balboa. I am convinced that yes, it is perfectly logical for me to be a news conference. I can not, but I am happy all the same. Memorable.

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PS Regarding the question "why in movies ratchets speak English", the answer is "because that's my girl understands at least the ones in my blog." Yes, in line with what I have just written ... The second video is in Italian.