1.   The dark blue sweater had imitation pearls sewn across the front.

2.   Imitation pearls are man-made with materials that resemble the appearance of a real pearl.

3.   The best imitation pearls are made by dipping beads in a soup of finely ground fish scales and glue and drying and polishing them.

4.   Three hours of Anthony Hopkins introspecting before uttering imitation pearls of wisdom.