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"The cooper has character, he is self-willed, active, cheerful and enjoys life. He is occasionally bawdy and likes witticism. He likes to be respected, he has preserved the art of nobility, the traditions and wisdom of the past. The cooper fashions and personalizes his work. He shows individuality in his reflection and his know-how which are expressed as if engraved in his work. His personality emerges from each of his creations. He loves doing things well, which ultimately is as important as doing the job itself.” ~Alain Sirugue – The Barrel from A–Z – Tonnellerie Sirugue France. Since 1903