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Once upon a time, when Gayle McClain was 6 years old her first grade teacher asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. Gayle answered that she wanted to be a gracious and gentle hostess in a wonderful and beautiful cottage surrounded by lush gardens filled with wildflowers, herbs and gentle birds. There would be views of mountains, valleys, forests and waterfalls. Her guests would sleep on fine scented linens and be surrounded by rare art and handsome antiques. The dining would be exquisite. Fine meals would be served on beautiful china in a garden-room filled with flowers and gentle breezes. Her guests would all be charming and filled with wonder, manners and grace. She also wished for world peace.

About 12 months later when little David Darugh was 6 years old, his first grade teacher asked what he wanted to be when he grew up. Little David said he wanted to be a champion racquetball player, an accomplished white water kayaker and balding. He also wanted a Yellow Labrador that could catch Frisbees and a job that gave him 6 months of vacation each year. During the 6-month long vacation he would travel the world in search of fine wines and wonderful cuisine’s that he could bring back to share with his family and friends. He said he wanted the best wine, gastronomy, hospitality, and culture from exotic places, and that all of this would be tax deductible. Little David also wished for world peace.

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