HE GAVE MY PLACE TO HIS MISTRESS. OUR SON GAVE ME THE COMPANY

should be taught that gratitude requires surrendering ownership. No partner should be told that love makes attribution unnecessary. And no company should call theft innovation because the thief owns a better suit.”

Laughter moved through the room.

Then applause.

I stepped away from the microphone.

A member of the foundation staff approached quickly and continue reading …