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with no time constraints. When it’s right, it will be right. I may have the
reputation of being brash, but I am very restrained in regard to making
decisions. People don’t see the process—they only see the results.
11:30A.M. I return nine calls and realize I’m looking forward to

having lunch at the golf club and a round of golf with Bill Clinton, David
Granger, and Alfons. It’s a beautiful day, and I love checking out the
course. That’s one reason I don’t feel too guilty about taking a Friday
afternoon off—I’ll still be working.
Someone sends in a big box of Godiva chocolates. This will be tough,
but I’ll just look at them for a while and then put them outside for my
staff. Who says I’m not a nice guy? Ditto for those Belgian truffles. Life

can be tough.
12:00P.M. I ask George Ross to come in, and we go over a few things.
George brings the wordlaconic to life. Five minutes with him equals one
hour with your average lawyer.
12:05P.M. I decide to call Mike Donovan. I want to see how the work
is going on my 727. He says it will be ready next week, which is good

news, as I want to visit my golf course in California.
12:15P.M. Mark Burnett and his two producers, Jay Bienstock and
Kevin Harris, come in for a meeting, to go over the assignments to be
given to the sixteen candidates onThe Apprentice. This is an interesting
process. We want to make sure that each assignment has a purpose beyond
entertainment. These guys are not only nice, they’re intelligent. I really
feel they’ve got their bases covered. Any apprehensions I had about the

TV show have evaporated.
12:45P.M. I go through twenty-seven requests, including invitations
from Norway, Peru, and India. Norma tells me I should view the video
made for Trump Park Avenue before I leave, which has some beautiful
footage. It’s a great video.

1:00P.M. I collect my papers and faxes and ask Rhona to call the
elevator and to tell Eddie to have the car ready in fifteen minutes.
I make my exit. It’s been a great week. I just hope the car is ready.
Otherwise, Eddie’s in for it—big time.
Here I am with Mark Burnett, creator ofThe Apprentice,and Jeff
Zucker,president of NBC Entertainment.

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