Black Mischief
The Times runs an excerpt of Tom Bower’s tabloid take on the life of Conrad Black. There’s pathos:
“Do you think you can get a group of people together if the need arises,” he asked one billionaire, “and get me some funds secured against my property?” “How much do you want from everyone, Conrad?” asked the businessman.
“About $1m each,” said Black.
There was a pause. “You’re my best friend,” continued Black. “Surely you can lend me $1m?”
“Well, Conrad,” said the man, “what’s my private telephone number?”
“I don’t know,” replied Black. “Why?”
“Well, if I were your best friend, you’d have it.”
Inveterate pessimist that I am, I sympathize with the dying George Black’s words to Conrad:
Explore posts in the same categories: Books, media“Life is hell,” he told his son as they awaited the doctor. “Most people are bastards, and everything is bullshit.”
October 31, 2006 at 12:46 pm
Sad – but it’s a funny line too.
January 26, 2007 at 11:20 am
Please sell your interests in the Canadian medis to an organization that actually reports on Canadian news. I would like to know what is really happening in Canada. I have had a story to tell for the last twelve months and new agency is interested.
If the Canadian media cannot compete they should perish. Do I have to e – mail CNN?
Its not Disneyland anymore, its Canada.
Gratefull
Karen Dickson, Barrister and Solicitor