Kirk Kerkorian (1917-2015)

摘要

Kirk did deals the old-school way. Back in 20081 was buying the Treasure Island casino, which used to be owned by MGM. I met with Jim Murren, the company's chairman and CEO, in the Bellagio and offered him $700 million cash. He called Kerkorian, who was still the biggest shareholder-and clearly the boss. He told Jim he wanted $150 million more. I said no thanks and walked out Kirk being Kirk, he got on a plane to talk it over face-to-face at the Bellagio. I said, "Kirk, I think we're just too far apart." I was at $700 million, he at $850. "Why don't we split the difference?" I said. "I'll give you $750."