Tommy

“Annette Lareau, a University of Pennsylvania sociologist who interviewed”
― Owen Zidar, The Everywhere Millionaire: Who Is Really Rich in America and How They Got There

“A friend tells me that in ancient Rome, when the emperor would return from far-off wars and don the laurel crown and drive his chariot down the main via to cheers from the populi, there was always someone in the back of the chariot, crouched behind the emperor’s ear, whispering— You are mortal.”
― Ari Emanuel, Roll the Calls: A Memoir

“So why would I be any less loyal to myself? To betray yourself is the ultimate betrayal.”
― Ari Emanuel, Roll the Calls: A Memoir

“Every deal’s imperfect because we are imperfect. · Which is how I feel about Trump. Not the deal I wanted, not the deal I would’ve negotiated for America, if America were my client. But it’s the deal we’ve got. It’s where we’ve ended up. · The job isn’t making a perfect deal. It’s making the best deal you can, under the circumstances, then living with whatever comes of that. You got the better deal? Congrats. Now pipe down and move on, because your day’s coming. You got fucked? Condolences. Now go out and get even. And if you can’t get even, the flowchart says you’re down to one option. Get over it. ·”
― Ari Emanuel, Roll the Calls: A Memoir