Bolzonella is one of the best bartenders in the world, for his Italian charm as much as the drinks he creates, and he has been listening to life stories for 34 years at the hotel.

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The filming was in a house in Ealing so I would be sitting in the garden with them, listening to their fabulous stories.

BBC: Your memories of Richard Griffiths

Michelle was meeting with women all across the country, listening to their struggles, hearing their stories.

WHITEHOUSE: Joining Forces to Support Military Families

There's something visceral and deeply moving about listening to and watching Sandy survivors tell their stories. (Visitors to "Sandy Storyline" will be able to add their own.) But how much of what makes it compelling is the result of the artistic choices of producers Rachel Falcone, Laura Gottesdiener and Michael Premo, and how much of it is random?

WSJ: Storytelling's 'Now'

We didn't hear a lot of stories about, you know, listening to baseball games on transistor radios on tractors or going with their grandfather to the polo grounds.

NPR: Before Congress, Clemens Insists He Is Innocent

The stories unfolding in front of me while listening to Rumours are far removed from hobbits and heaven.

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