27 August 2012

KOM-pair

compère \KOM-pair\, noun:
1. A host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program.
verb:
1. To act as compère for: to compère the new game show.

Like many in his profession the compère for the gladiatorial games was not the fun loud facade he showed the world. Inside, he was a quiet, caring man. He just did this for the money. Or so he liked to tell himself. 

1 comment:

Abby said...

Oooooh, sounds like a teaser for a rich story!