CUNARD’S announcement of its new ocean liner, still known only as ‘Project Queen Mary’, was accompanied by an extraordinary amount of breathless hyperbole.
Cruiseline boss Larry Pimentel revealed that he is ‘besieged’ by questions about the ship wherever he goes.
“While we realise that details of this wonderful project are eagerly awaited, we are proceeding prudently and deliberately. The grand scope and cost of the project dictates this approach,” he said.
“We will unveil complete plans on the cusp of the new millennium. We will build a unique liner that fosters the tradition and legacy of British sea-going excellence. We can’t be, and we won’t be, rushed.”
Um, OK then. Any more to tell us Larry?
“The true nature of an ocean liner is that of a majestic thoroughbred roaming the oceans of the world…”
We’ll wrap it up there, Larry.