Best lines of the day

After a visit to a series of artists studios in an old pasta factory in San Lorenzo, we all went out to lunch (at a famous restaurant, Pomodoro, which was much frequented by Pier Paolo Pasolini).  Over the meal, I spoke with an artist about views of Mussolini.  He said this:  "Its like if you are having trouble with your pipes.  You call a plumber.  He comes over and does a good job cleaning your pipes.  And then he kills your wife.  How can you now be happy that your pipes are clean?"