The chairman reveals his neglect of reading the fine print and a flair for understanding the fine art of haggling
"When did Mark Dampier start modelling for Resolution?" asked the chairman of the insignificantly sized investment company, SmallBlue Planet, as we enjoyed a few pints of Honestly It's Just A Much-Needed Correction at The Trust Me I'm A Fund Manager. "I'm sorry, I must have misheard you," I replied. "I could have sworn you just asked me when Mark Dampier started modelling for Resolution." "I did," said the chairman. "And I was also wondering which of The Spandex Four's costumes he's modelling - presumably, it's the one with the special beard-covering extension to his mask." "What are you ...
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