Quote:Originally Posted by munchausen I always thought the guy falling off of the balcony was a metaphor: i.e. without all of the trappings of the job and the prestige and money they bring, Don would have nothing to stand on (no...
This is an interesting thread and there's some useful data here, but it seems like it would be better if everyone included their starting location and the year in addition to starting salary.
Quote:Originally Posted by AldenPyle Benson is Draper 2.0. His background and maybe name are made up. Told old money Pete his family always worked at Brown Bros. and told Don that he was from central Pa.
Interesting if true!
Quote:Originally Posted by meister Dumbing down the great Gatsby
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2013/05/dumbing-down-the-great-gatsby-will-baz-luhrmanns-s.html
That is an intelligent review; the author clearly understands...
Lots of good advice so far. I agree with the train suggestion; you'll find that 2nd class on nearly every major train route is more comfortable than flying on those budget euro airlines. I also agree to cut in half whatever you think...
