Smile For Today ~

"Brahms*, who enjoyed his food, was distressed when he became ill and his doctor prescribed a strict diet. 'But this evening I am dining with Strauss and we shall have chicken paprika,' he protested. 'Out of the question,' said the doctor.
'Very well, then,' said Brahms.  'Please consider that I did not come to consult you until tomorrow.'"


~ THE LITTLE, BROWN BOOK OF ANECDOTES, Clifton Fadiman, 1885
*Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) German Composer.