It’s Thanksgiving, But . . .
Goofy bets are not the exclusive province of Wall Street.
Nor is Lady Gaga the only one who can wear a meat dress. Check out this video from the Czech Republic
It’s Thanksgiving, But . . .
Goofy bets, though, are not the exclusive province of Wall Street.
Nor is Lady Gaga the only one who can wear a meat dress. Check out this video from the Czech Republic
Harvard Hockey and The Gods of Greenwich
What is it about banging heads and losing teeth that incubates great money managers?
Grove O’Rourke in Rhode Island
In Top Producer Grove O’Rourke mentions a “rock beach” on the Road Island coast. Ever wonder how it looks?
Top Producer and the Sydney Funnel-web Spider
In Top Producer I mention the Sydney Funnel-web (Atrax robustus), a saber-toothed spider. Think this is an exaggeration? Watch this video for yourself!
Do Things Really Go Better With Coke?
At $35.36 million, do things really go better with Coke?
Behind Closed Doors: The Gods of Greenwich
Ever wonder about the things or places mentioned inside a novel?
There’s some really great wine featured inside The Gods of Greenwich, not to mention wine cabinets to keep the bottles happy. And the story takes place primarily in three locations: Manhattan, Reykjavik, and Greenwich, CT. There are also side trips to Bronxville and the Bronx Zoo. Oh yeah, and Paris, too.
“Crash of the Titans” by Greg Farrell
How could Merrill Lynch build a $30 billion CDO position without their CEO’s knowledge? I just ordered my copy of Crash of the Titans by Greg Farrell. I’ve spoken with Greg in the past and can hardly wait to read his insights into the cultures at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Here’s a clip of Greg’s interview with Maria Bartiromo on CNBC’s Closing Bell, where he hints at the hubris that brought down Merrill and at a little problem with a $30 billion CDO.
Norb Vonnegut
The New York Times describes my novels as “money porn,” “a red-hot franchise,” and “glittery thrillers about fiscal malfeasance.” Through fiction I explore the dark side of money and the motivations of those who have it, want more, and will steamroll anybody who gets in their way.