Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet ambitious growth targets. That model is still prevalent today.

Harry had been about eight when three burly high school kids had followed him home, threatening to 'depants that little nerd.'

They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas.

He upbraids Iago, that he made him Brave me upon the watch.