Napoleon impersonator wanted

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The remote island of St. Helena has a job opening: Napoleon Bonaparte impersonator wanted, ability to speak French preferred. The British overseas territory in the middle of the south Atlantic is seeking a shortish “male person” willing to act as France’s infamous emperor. Tailor-made breeches, boots and bicorne hat provided.

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