I was sat next to him at a dinner once upon a time. Being reasonably bright, I knew enough to nudge him occasionally into conversation then shut up and listen.
He mentioned an anecdote about Hanna Reich, who I didn't realise at that time he knew.
GTE: "So you knew Hannah Reich?"
EB: "Oh yes, very well"
GTE raises eyebrows close to the ceiling
EB: "Not that well, trust me, you wouldn't want to. Brilliant pilot, dreadful woman".
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