CNN News Photographer

 >             His request approved, the CNN News photographer
>             quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport
>             to charter a flight.
>             
>             He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting
>             for him at the airport.
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>             Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming
>             up outside a hanger.
>             
>             He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door
>             shut, and shouted, 'Let's go'.
>
>             The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind
>             and took off.
>             
>             Once in the air, the photographer instructed the
>             pilot, 'Fly over the valley and make low
>             passes so I can take pictures of the fires
>             on the hillsides.'
>
>             'Why?' asked the pilot.
>
>             'Because I'm a photographer for CNN' ,
>             he responded, 'and I need to get
>             some close up shots.'
>
>             The pilot was strangely silent for a moment.
>             Finally he stammered, 'So, what you're telling me,
>             is . . . You're NOT my flight instructor?'
>
>              
>             "Life is short.
>             Drink the good wine first"
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