I had lunch with a friend, David Rubenstein, from college yesterday. Let's see - last time we saw each other, probably on campus, the Viet Nam war was still going on...

It was grand to have somebody ask me questions and for me to search my mind and fill in the blanks.Wait a min, that didn't come out right did it? And it was marvelous to hear his life story. He has been one busy guy.
Happy and charming David has had a wonderful life with a solid career and in addition, found love. What more do you need?

David is an animated talker - so I didn't do justice to his questions.I don't think I bored him, um well, maybe! I'm out of practice! Gotta get out more and talk to people!

I once had a friend who, very briefly, did some interviews for Vanity Fair and Wired.
He said it was so difficult and he challenged me to interview him. He was right. Very difficult. It's easy to ask questions and give a single line response. It's another to get a full and luscious answer. Not that everyone has luscious to speak - but you know what I mean.

I asked David if he felt his age. No, he didn't. He's a baby, not even 60 yet! I find that so interesting. I don't think any of my friends feel their age. Is this the Mick Jagger/Cher syndrome?