Maze
Alex Curran Can I have a table for this evening please? 'Sorry we are fully booked.' It's for Alex Curran. 'Hold the line please... Sorry we don't have anything at all. There's nothing before 10.30pm.'
Carla Bruni Do you have a table tonight? 'I'm afraid we're fully booked.' Could you find some space, it's for Carla Bruni.... 'Sorry I've nothing.' You do know who I'm talking about, don't you? 'What was the name?' Carla Bruni, wife of Nicolas Sarkozy. 'Bear with me please...Sorry to keep you. What time were you after?' Nine o'clock. 'That's fine. We'll see her then.'
Locanda Locatelli
Alex Curran Can I have a table this evening? 'Sorry we are full, madam.' It's for Alex Curran, Steven Gerrard's wife. 'I'm sorry madam, but it's just not a possibility. I don't have anything.' She would give the restaurant a mention in her column. 'No, madam. There is nothing.'
Carla Bruni Can I get a table this evening? 'We're fully booked I'm afraid.' I'm calling for Carla Bruni, Nicolas Sarkozy's wife. 'Let me check with the manager.' Manager comes on the line. 'What time would she like to come in?' Nine o'clock? 'Don't worry, I'll sort it out.'