Hi Mr. Prokhorov,
Congratulations on the approval of the NETS' deal. It's true that you're the only NBA owner who can dunk!
How was your May Holiday season in general? Did you rest?
I want to put out some short things for a change, like "tips and trivia."
1. Food:
When I saw "60 minute" crew in your house around the table, I noticed that you didn't have too much food on the table. Unless they cut the tape short, then pardon me. I believe they were expensive delicacies, but let me tell you; Americans eat a lot! Portions are very big in here. They put too much food on the table and finish it all. They're not shy eaters. Food for Americans is for consumption, not like for the French who put scarcely and treat it like an art object. Next time for Americans, please put a lot and fatty ones; hamburgers and hot dogs (Mayor Bloomberg's favorites), fried chicken, piles of appetizers, salads, mazes and veggies, all sorts of cakes. Besides wine (which to me is t...h) there are healthier drinks without morning headache. What happened to high quality Russian Vodka with ice? That usually scares the devil and clears the mind. No joke, a little of it is much healthier. To me for people who are visiting Russia is better to experience Russian Vodka than French wine, of course if you agree.
2. Music:
I saw Gosha around the table next to your Governor friend. I haven't heard his other songs, but one clip is on youtube from Vysotsky's anniversary concert on TV dated 17th of March, 2008. He sings "Banka" there. He is unbelievably absolutely incredible in that. I was shocked, touched to the core and speechless. I listened to it over and over. I still do. I have no words of compliment - none whatsoever!
Is he single?
OK, let's go next.
3. Health:
You said that your yacht makes you sea sick, right? There are over the counter tablets from "motion sickness," one of them called Dimenhydrinate, each for 50 mg?
4. Photography:
About the picture of your office in NY Times; did you choose or approve it?
I hardly found you sitting in the dark your head down. No comment from me, but saw bad ones on blogosphere. You need a publicist.
5. Q & A:
If they ask you ever again in any interview "how would you like to die or be remembered" please answer - "I'll get back to you on that."
If they ask "where is your yacht" like Croft did, say - "it's classified." You don't need to say "you don't know." He knows that you know, he was just being aggressive.
I personally would say either "why do you want to know that?" or "when I invite you you'll find out" depending on the person.
You don't need to be too nice to satisfy every stupid or nauseating question.
6. Good pronunciation:
You have to pronounce "side-effect" correctly. I saw at least 2 times, it doesn't come out good.
So far so short and good.
I'm sharing my thoughts very casually, because we have a common background and are close in age. Please remember that so far it's only me with the screen. If you feel that this tone is too casual, contact me, let me know, I'll gladly change it.
It's actually easier to be official and distant than casual and sincere. It's also safer - for sure. Shielded talk doesn't cause any hard feelings, pleases everyone and thus can bring more benefits.
Please know that no matter what words I use to express myself, I highly respect you and your privacy. Everything I'm talking about I see on Internet, where the rest of the world can see. I'm very happy for your successes as an individual. Happy for Russia's new and prosperous future that you and others are helping to create and, of course, would be nice hearing from you soon.
Best regards.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
From New York With Love (part 15)
Hi Mr. Prokhorov,
Congratulation for the upcoming anniversary of Victory day! Let us never forget THE fallen. Everybody had one and may they rest in peace. I don't know about you, but I still listen to Katyusha and all the other war time songs with sadness and pleasure.
I heard that in some corporations there is May vacation until the 11th. Not bad, not bad at all. Hope you're enjoying some break. I'm continuing to put out thoughts because they keep coming.
One of "front line" topics I want to discuss when I'll have my program with your patronage will be "capitalism."
I want us to explain to common people on TV that capitalism is not a "Zero-Sum Game," so they can understand and at least ease the resentment. When you provide needed goods and services, create jobs, especially in today's global economy - everyone wins. I understand how people feel. Most of them likely are not happy. Capitalism can be unstable, unpredictable, nerve- wrecking thing. It can leave people on the streets. It can be cruel. I know that. So can socialism. It outcasts smart people or doesn't reword their work, degrades human life, leaves criminals unpunished, etc. We can go on and on. That's why Heaven is not on Earth. But, everyone would definitely agree on one thing; it's good to live in rich people's country. Why people wanted to come to USA for 200 years? Why all those genius Soviet scientists came to America? Nobody wants to be poor and constantly struggle. Nobody wants to live in poor neighborhood. Nobody wants his/her friends or family to be poor. Even Bible says "you shall prosper" and also says "help the poor."
Patriotism has different forms. One can take arms and protect his country, another can help his neighbor build a house (where I grew up that's what people did for each other), another can teach and inform in order to prevent potential harms of something that people don't realize (that's what I can do), etc.
There is also an "Economic Patriotism." Nobody but me calls it that way, but its opposite called "take and run." First step of EP is to spend money in your own country. Second is ..., the third is ..., etc. Charities have 2 forms: just giving money and goods considered a "passive charity," working, putting time, energy and labor called an "active charity."
I'm sure you know all this, you have a degree, but I want common people to know this too.
So far so good, let's go next.
One thing is not advisable is to advertise big corporations' often over-priced merchandise for free by wearing them in public. You're not an ordinary consumer. You have much more exposure. What am I talking about?
I saw on youtube that you were wearing V..and P..t-shirts. Did you pay for them? If yes, you gave them 2 businesses instead of one. You paid double. First, that's not true that if they're famous, it necessarily means that their stuff has quality or style. Second, there are so many cheap imitations out there, that no one really knows. The third, you, as "Mikhail Prokhorov" should be offered those at least for free (I'd suggest you get paid), just to show others that "You" are wearing them. Don't sell yourself short. Don't volunteer for people who are millionaires and billionaires themselves. They know it's a sign of naivete, got nothing to do with you being a "nice and generous" guy. Tell them in return to buy (for similar price) and wear t-shirts advertising your Gold company, see if they'd agree. I don't believe they would, but you can try anyway.
Our Real Estate mogul Donald Trump has successful TV shows and he negotiated his contracts through and through. He said it on TV and every one knows that he - The Donald, wouldn't let anybody to take advantage of him and laugh behind his beck. Good for him!
The other thing I mentioned above, is that imitations are all over and they're very good. If you see a handbag in L.V.. store for $700 on 5th Ave., you can come out and buy just like that on the street for $70. Who knows the difference? No one. Don't let people lie to you. An expert on TV, said and showed that unless he opens and looks inside and knows what to look for, even he couldn't tell. That's why I don't buy that stuff. No need to impress anybody by carrying merchandise like a bill board.
I know, unfortunately Russians are following Europe with this mentality. Most still think to "have and show" something is a sign of "status" thus control over others. It's just a sign of old poor world inferiority and desperate attention seeking. Emotional instability and discontent (even self-contempt) are often hidden behind smoke, drink, drugs, provocative cloths and too much makeup. Too bad money could be wasted on this backwards thinking, especially by those who can't even afford. I saw a program from Moscow, which was teaching girls how to show themselves in order to catch men. I wonder how many found something worth the money they spent on that program?
That's it for today. C prazdnikom Velikoy Pobedi, vsem krepkovo zdorovya i schastya! I wish I'd be there to hug and thank some of those beautiful veterans.
Best regards.
Congratulation for the upcoming anniversary of Victory day! Let us never forget THE fallen. Everybody had one and may they rest in peace. I don't know about you, but I still listen to Katyusha and all the other war time songs with sadness and pleasure.
I heard that in some corporations there is May vacation until the 11th. Not bad, not bad at all. Hope you're enjoying some break. I'm continuing to put out thoughts because they keep coming.
One of "front line" topics I want to discuss when I'll have my program with your patronage will be "capitalism."
I want us to explain to common people on TV that capitalism is not a "Zero-Sum Game," so they can understand and at least ease the resentment. When you provide needed goods and services, create jobs, especially in today's global economy - everyone wins. I understand how people feel. Most of them likely are not happy. Capitalism can be unstable, unpredictable, nerve- wrecking thing. It can leave people on the streets. It can be cruel. I know that. So can socialism. It outcasts smart people or doesn't reword their work, degrades human life, leaves criminals unpunished, etc. We can go on and on. That's why Heaven is not on Earth. But, everyone would definitely agree on one thing; it's good to live in rich people's country. Why people wanted to come to USA for 200 years? Why all those genius Soviet scientists came to America? Nobody wants to be poor and constantly struggle. Nobody wants to live in poor neighborhood. Nobody wants his/her friends or family to be poor. Even Bible says "you shall prosper" and also says "help the poor."
Patriotism has different forms. One can take arms and protect his country, another can help his neighbor build a house (where I grew up that's what people did for each other), another can teach and inform in order to prevent potential harms of something that people don't realize (that's what I can do), etc.
There is also an "Economic Patriotism." Nobody but me calls it that way, but its opposite called "take and run." First step of EP is to spend money in your own country. Second is ..., the third is ..., etc. Charities have 2 forms: just giving money and goods considered a "passive charity," working, putting time, energy and labor called an "active charity."
I'm sure you know all this, you have a degree, but I want common people to know this too.
So far so good, let's go next.
One thing is not advisable is to advertise big corporations' often over-priced merchandise for free by wearing them in public. You're not an ordinary consumer. You have much more exposure. What am I talking about?
I saw on youtube that you were wearing V..and P..t-shirts. Did you pay for them? If yes, you gave them 2 businesses instead of one. You paid double. First, that's not true that if they're famous, it necessarily means that their stuff has quality or style. Second, there are so many cheap imitations out there, that no one really knows. The third, you, as "Mikhail Prokhorov" should be offered those at least for free (I'd suggest you get paid), just to show others that "You" are wearing them. Don't sell yourself short. Don't volunteer for people who are millionaires and billionaires themselves. They know it's a sign of naivete, got nothing to do with you being a "nice and generous" guy. Tell them in return to buy (for similar price) and wear t-shirts advertising your Gold company, see if they'd agree. I don't believe they would, but you can try anyway.
Our Real Estate mogul Donald Trump has successful TV shows and he negotiated his contracts through and through. He said it on TV and every one knows that he - The Donald, wouldn't let anybody to take advantage of him and laugh behind his beck. Good for him!
The other thing I mentioned above, is that imitations are all over and they're very good. If you see a handbag in L.V.. store for $700 on 5th Ave., you can come out and buy just like that on the street for $70. Who knows the difference? No one. Don't let people lie to you. An expert on TV, said and showed that unless he opens and looks inside and knows what to look for, even he couldn't tell. That's why I don't buy that stuff. No need to impress anybody by carrying merchandise like a bill board.
I know, unfortunately Russians are following Europe with this mentality. Most still think to "have and show" something is a sign of "status" thus control over others. It's just a sign of old poor world inferiority and desperate attention seeking. Emotional instability and discontent (even self-contempt) are often hidden behind smoke, drink, drugs, provocative cloths and too much makeup. Too bad money could be wasted on this backwards thinking, especially by those who can't even afford. I saw a program from Moscow, which was teaching girls how to show themselves in order to catch men. I wonder how many found something worth the money they spent on that program?
That's it for today. C prazdnikom Velikoy Pobedi, vsem krepkovo zdorovya i schastya! I wish I'd be there to hug and thank some of those beautiful veterans.
Best regards.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
From NY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (part 14)
Hi Mr. Prokhorov,
Happy Birthday! Hope you have fun and enjoyment. It's already Monday morning in Moscow.
I'm not good with pompous words, I try to keep it simple. Thursday I went to send your cards with FedEx. Within the US it can get there the next day, but when I gave your zip code they said it won't get there Monday, maybe Tuesday or Wednesday. Also that would cost more than $100. I said - forget it. For that money I can send you cards every month until your next birthday. Wouldn't it be nicer? It's my fault that I'm late. I never sent anything to overseas with FedEx before.
Hope you'll continue your success and help others to do the same.
C dnyom rozhdenya! Krepkovo Vam zdorovya I vsevo nailuchevo!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have fun and enjoyment. It's already Monday morning in Moscow.
I'm not good with pompous words, I try to keep it simple. Thursday I went to send your cards with FedEx. Within the US it can get there the next day, but when I gave your zip code they said it won't get there Monday, maybe Tuesday or Wednesday. Also that would cost more than $100. I said - forget it. For that money I can send you cards every month until your next birthday. Wouldn't it be nicer? It's my fault that I'm late. I never sent anything to overseas with FedEx before.
Hope you'll continue your success and help others to do the same.
C dnyom rozhdenya! Krepkovo Vam zdorovya I vsevo nailuchevo!
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