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Re: 007

Posted by ESC on February 16, 2005

In Reply to: Re: 007 posted by ESC on February 16, 2005

: : : Hi,
: : : In what context people use this quote?

: : It's the way James Bond liked his Martini prepared. So it could be used when people are particular about the way a task is done. Of course, that relies upon the user knowing the origin of the phrase.

: Now where did I read/hear this. That it really does make a difference whether it is shaken or stirred.

See Straight Dope at http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mmartini.html

  • Shaken Lewis 16/February/05
    • PS Lewis 16/February/05
      • PPS Lewish 17/February/05