Aperikucha 2018 – Mel’s Ten Reasons Why I Love Italia
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Pinocchio is the first reason I love Italia.
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So what if Disney ‘sugarized’ Carlo Collodi‘s original tragic story?
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And I have I mentioned that Bologna hosts the biggest conference of children’s books in the world?
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Treviso is a jewel of a town that has not been spoiled by tourists. I liked Treviso so much, I made a book about it!
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Whenever Dean Martin sings Volare, I get goose bumps!
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I got my IMDb profile by playing an Italian priest in the feature film, Jeruzalem. So what if my accent sucks? Dig my cardinal costume.
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Perry Como is another reason I love Italia. My parents used to let me stay up to watch his show.
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I love Tony Bennett. I still dream of singing a duet with Tony Bennett. What the heck? He’s only 91. Lotsa time.
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I love the blue olives of Bari.
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And Roman Holiday
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And I am still spooked out by the fresco scene in Fellini’s Roma.
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H-farm is the most enchanting hi-tech incubator in Europe. And Venice is just a short boat ride away.
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The jazz pianist Tony Pancella recorded with me.
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Published: Nov 1, 2017
Latest Revision: Dec 9, 2017
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