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.
