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12:15P.M. I’m not antisocial, but to me, fifteen minutes is a very long
lunch. So I’m back in my office, getting back to business, perusing the
thirty-seven phone calls that came in during the meeting. These are the
phone calls that have already been screened, first by the receptionist, and

then by my assistants. I get hundreds of calls a day from around the world
from people who just want to say hi or to tell me something. My security
team takes some of the calls as well, because the number of calls can be
overwhelming. But these are thirty-seven legitimate calls that must be
dealt with, and I begin returning them. First I return Bob Kraft’s call. He’d
invited me to a private Elton John concert, which was terrific. Elton John
just gets better and better; he’s amazing. Bob Kraft is a first-class act all

the way and always a delight to talk to. It’s a good way to start the
afternoon.
12:30P.M. Joe Torre stops by for a surprise visit. He’s the manager of
the New York Yankees and always a welcome guest. He takes the time to
sign autographs on his way in and on his way out. A real champ.
12:45P.M. I return Rudy Giuliani’s call. He was a great mayor, and he

saw New York City through some difficult times. In addition to my respect
for him professionally, we are also friends and we keep in touch. I will
always wish him the best—and his wife, Judy, is tops!
1:00P.M. The TV team from the National Geographic Channel are
here for an interview. They’ve done great work, and I decide we should go
up to my apartment for the interview. I don’t often do that, but they are
pros, and it goes very well. For the most part, I get along very well with

media people. I respect them and the jobs they do, and they usually respect
me and my time limits. It works both ways, and it’s a rare occasion when
we clash.
1:45P.M. I take a call from Mohamed Al Fayed, the owner of Harrods
in Knightsbridge, London, and the Ritz in Paris. He’s one of a kind, a

gentleman all the way, and I always make a point of visiting him when I’m
in London. He’s remained a kind and loyal person despite the tragedies in
his life, and I am honored when he calls.
2:00P.M. I call my brother, Robert. He’s a great guy, and a good
brother to have. We keep in close contact, and I consider myself lucky to
have the brother and sisters that I’ve got.
Melania calls to remind me that we are going to seeChicago on
Broadway tonight. I’ve seen it before, but Melanie Griffith is currently