I have to place this on record. While in Budapest (Easter 1972) a Swiss friend and I stumbled (literally!) on a film crew who were filming in the restaurant where we hoped to dine. As we stood there wondering where to go next, we were aproached by a very ordinary-looking guy dressed in a white shirt and grey slacks. He very kindly asked if he could help us. Unbelievably,we realised immediately that our helper was Richard Burton himself. Absolutely sober and incredibly friendly. He told us he was filming "Bluebeard" and took us on a tour of the trailers occupied by some of the other actors. He introduced me to Nathalie Delon as his " first cousin", he being Welsh and me Irish! So, Richard Burton, a terrific human being and wonderfully down-to-earth. And, if he did have a drink or two in Budapest, well, wasn't he entitled? As well as his "Bluebeard" project he was celebrating Liz's 40'th birthday . Slainte to you, Liz, a chroi, and God rest Richard's beautiful soul!
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