In one frigid, pre-dawn checkpoint, a Kurdish police officer greets the Americans enthusiastically, gratefully palming the cigarette he's offered.

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One of the best known statues is the ivory Venus of Lespugue, whose ample form greets the visitor to the show.

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Corporate sponsored activities, meet and greets with artists and near-constant live music makes this forty year-old get together one of the most unique music events in the world.

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But when he greets the TV press at the Television Critics Association semi-annual tour Thursday afternoon, he does one better and admits as much.

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