May I please be a euro spokesman?

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As Monsieur Giscard draws up his plans for a European constitution, our columnist applies for the job of Señor Euro

Like many people, I fill up a good portion of the day thinking about all the different jobs I could do, if only somebody would ask me. In my case, what I need is something that pays well, has plenty of prestige, but doesn't actually require too much in the way of real work. I have applied to run the tourist authority for the City of Baghdad. And to head up the Vatican State Gaming Commission. Unfortunately neither application was successful. So I thought I'd throw my hat into the ring to become the new Herr/Monsieur/Señor (delete as applicable, but don't bother with Mister) Euro. Forme...

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