Forty licks

Small Blue Planet

The chairman does his bit for the arts and explains why he doesn't like the Rolling Stones

"You can't always get what you want," said the chairman of the insignificantly sized investment company SmallBlue Planet, as we sat at the back of The Lantern & Gomper waiting for the band to appear. "I'm well aware of that," I replied. "If you could, SmallBlue would be the proud owner of a raft of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Exeter funds and not, surprise, surprise, New Star." "I thought we agreed the last time we wouldn't mention any cathedral city takeovers ever again," said the chairman. "You know once you start me up, the subject simply will not fade away. You're also well aware you-know...