“If we meet any terrorists, I’ll text you.” – Olivia Williams, as wife of ex-Prime Minister, shunting her bodyguard for private walk on beach with title character in The Ghost Writer
March 1, 2010
Yearly Archives: 2010
Sally Quinn: The First Social Networker?
Sally Quinn, the journalist, hostess and ”inside the Beltway” social arbiter, has been skewered by politicos and pundits for a Washington Post column in which she shared details of controversy inside her family regarding dueling wedding dates — of her own making. She scheduled … Continue reading
March 1, 2010
Tiger, Tiger
Photo Copyright Nancy Keene, 1997 My husband and I witnessed firsthand the ascent of Tiger Woods into global sports superstardom and the velocity of the buzz that it entailed. It was Monday — Martin Luther King Day — during the week … Continue reading
February 19, 2010
Quote of the Day — A Fresh Start for 2010
“I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” — Billy Crystal to Meg Ryan, New Year’s … Continue reading
January 1, 2010
Prosecutorial Priorities — A Litigation Laundry List for 2010
If you want to fill a ballroom with corporate officers and board members, invite the SEC and Department of Justice for breakfast. Larry Ranello of PricewaterhouseCoopers and Paul Bessette of GreenbergTraurig led the annual Directors Roundtable outlook on securities enforcement and litigation, featuring … Continue reading
January 1, 2010