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A Restauranteur must be a Diplomat, a Democrat, an Autocrat and a Doormat. He must have the faculty to entertain Prime Ministers, Princes of Industry, Pickpockets, Gamblers, Bookmakers, Pirates, Philantrophists, Popsies, and Prudes. He must be on both sides of the “Political Fence” and be able to jump the fence.
He should be, or have been a Footballer, Golfer, Bowler, Tennis Player, Cricketer, Dart Player, Sailor, Pigeon Fancier, Motor Racer and a Linguist as well as have a good knowledge of any other sport ivolving Dice, Cards, Horse Racing and Billiards. This is also most useful, as he has sometimes to settle arguments and squabbles. He must be a qualified Boxer, Wrestler, Weight Lifter, Sprinter and peacemaker.
He must always look immaculate- when drinking with the Ladies and Gentlemen mentioned in the last paragraph, as well as Bankers, Swankers, Theatricals, Commercial Travellers and Company Representatives even though he has just made peace between any of the Two, Four, Six or more aforementioned Patrons.
To be successful he must keep the Bar full, the House full, the Storeroom full, the Wine cellar full, the Customers full and not get full Himself. He must have staff who are Clean, Honest, Quick workers, Quick thinkers, non Drinkers, Mathematicians, Technicians, and at all times to be on the Boss side, the Customers side and stay on Outside of the Bar.
TO SUM UP. He must Outside, Inside, Offside, Glorified, Sanctified, Crucified, Stupefied, Crosseyed and if he’s not the Strong Silent Type there’s always Suicide!!!
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