I spoke at the HSBC's Guru Dinner Series in Nottingham on Tuesday night, meeting Paul Gratton, the former CEO of Egg, who was there. Egg was co-founded by my friend now deceased Richard Duvall. Richard and I would meet up for drinks at Amaya, and plan how we were going to change the world. He was so much fun, and I really loved him [as a friend].
Thursday found me in Liverpool where we are advising Qire, a new voice company, Ariadne's second in the sector. I spoke at the Software City Pre-Launch event. The crowd seemed to love Churchill's quote - "As for me I am an optimist; it doesn't seem to be much use being anything else."
I missed the Astia reception and the Somesso conference - Arjen Strijker's social media forum - which is going from strength to strength. Astia is one of the networks of powerful women from the Valley.
I've been reflecting a lot on marriage and divorce due to all the interesting media stories on said subjects:
· Bryan Myerson recently showcased his polygamous lifestyle in the Evening Standard;
· Jerry Hall's book deal feel through but it seems that the goods have been spilled all over the press.
I keep wondering if I'm just weird or what, but why do these women allow themselves to be treated this way? I simply don't get it.
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