He set it up through a middle man. He initiated discussions in a potential investment in my clothing company. That's where the whole money issue originated. He was the first one to bring up any question of payment for press coverage. |
He was going to get a connection — a friend who would give him the benefit of the doubt. |
I saw it. It was very funny. I think he's trying to take the high moral ground. |
I'm sure for a little while everybody's going to watch their step and then it will be back to business as usual. And that's not really that bad. |
If there are any stories you can throw our way, we can establish you as a source. |
If you're writing a gossip column, it's just different and shouldn't be held to the same standards as reporting on the war in Iraq. |
It was a solid punch. It was no picnic. |
It's a little like the Mafia. A friend of mine is a friend of yours. |
It's not easy to accomplish, but he certainly has the means to do so. I have a plan I'd like to discuss. |
That cat goes on a kill-crazy rampage when spring comes. She eats them. |
The rest of the paper wouldn't have to know about it. |
They were probably so thrilled to beat up on the Post that they weren't too careful about what his motives were. |
Um, $100,000 to get going and then you could get it to me on a month-to-month, maybe like $10,000. |