Alex, thanks, this podcast was interesting. The interest expense issue was enlightening for sure. I'm not 100% that there is a direct connection between high interest rates and his public sexual escapades, would be surprised if that were entirely true.
Ultimately it sounds like his top down management style failed him. I found myself tsk tsking him throughout the season every time he clutched onto responsibilities a ceo should not retain. Shame as he clearly has an eye for talented people and could have made them institutions within AA instead of liabilities. It was always clear from my interactions with them that AA had a very unhealthy corporate culture.
AA was a blessing and a curse for me and my company. I will miss the shirts.
