Patrick O'Shaughnessy

I did a deal.

Curious how the hospital thing resolved.

It was a mess when you showed up and you oversaw it for a long time.

And it's one of the best ever.

Is it all culture?

That would piss me off.

The last question I ask everybody is what is the kindest thing that anyone's ever done for you?

Oh, God.

That's me.

Your story, your book, all your ideas, they're wonderful.

Remember this?

I've so enjoyed our time together.

Thanks for doing this with me.

Cheers.

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