Sircana, a deputy and long-time Prodi confidante, said he had been devastated by the photo and called his behaviour "a moment of stupid curiosity" in a supposed transexual.
More often than not (unless the interviewee is particularly stupid, or maybe particularly honest but doesn't want the job), he or she will say " yes" .
He was that terrible type, the Silly Cynic, his aim a caustic commentary on all things and all men, his achievement mere vulgar irreverence and unintelligent scorn.