Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Some really interesting combination that I haven't encountered.

And I've done a lot of these and I've met a lot of people.

And so I've just really enjoyed your affect.

It's really cool.

The book is fantastic.

I have one final question for you.

And I ask everyone the same question.

What is the kindest thing that anyone's ever done for you?

That's an easy question for me to answer.

Fantastic.

Brad, thank you so much for your time.

Thank you, sir.

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