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August 25, 2004
The Larry Babbio Blowoff
Just about all of the speakers at the 2004 Aspen Summit made themselves available to the attending conference delegates. Well, just about everyone.
On Sunday night while I was at the "informal reception" chatting with FCC Chairman Powell, Larry Babbio broke into our conversation and the Chairman made the polite introductions between Larry, Larry's wife and myself. Larry didn't say much but his wife was kind enough to introduce herself.
Late yesterday afternoon as I was getting ready to leave I saw Dave Burnstein and Eric Rabe standing right next to Larry and I figured it was a good time to introduce myself and say hello. Dave did the honorable introductions and we spoke for about 15 seconds. At the time I took out my business card and handed it to Larry, he handed my card back to me and proceeded to walk away.
So much for trying to reach out and touch someone.
Posted by jeff on August 25, 2004 07:54 AM | Permalink
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Comments
What is Sheri doing with Larry anyway?
Some people think they are all that.
Posted by: JPMatznick at August 26, 2004 03:22 PM
maybe your VONAGE 250,000 cutting into his VZ land lines has gotten Larry ""NOT"" on your good side!
Dont sweat it.........Larry will either figure this out or go under like Qwest.........at least HE has a great wireless network to fall back on!
skibare
Posted by: skibare at August 26, 2004 09:14 AM
You know, Jeff, that what goes around comes around. Your rude encounter with Babbio just sets you up for the day when he will proffer his card to you and you will do him one better by accepting it graciously (and then soon after use it for scratch paper).
Chin up, m'man.
Posted by: KČ at August 25, 2004 08:13 AM