[No. 517] No, man, I'm not the Wolfman

Wolfman Jack.

And I'm the shaman! / So ...[1], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[1], and I'm the shaman! / So ...[2], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![1], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[2], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[1], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[1], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[2], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[2], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[1], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[2], and ... kooks I will get![1], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[2], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![1], and ... kooks I will get![2], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[1], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![2], and a past I never had ...[1], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[2], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[1], and a past I never had ...[2], and ... cherry bomb![1], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[2], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![1], and ... cherry bomb![2], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[1], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![2], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[1], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[2], and I'm a regular JD - !!![1], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[2], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[1], and I'm a regular JD - !!![2], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![1], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[2], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![1], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![2], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![1], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![2], and I'm the shaman! / So ...[3], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![2], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[3], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![3], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[3], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[3], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[3], and ... kooks I will get![3], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![3], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[3], and a past I never had ...[3], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[3], and ... cherry bomb![3], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![3], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[3], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[3], and I'm a regular JD - !!![3], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[3], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![3], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![3], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![3], and

And I'm the shaman! / So ...[1], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[1], and I'm the shaman! / So ...[2], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![1], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[2], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[1], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[1], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[2], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[2], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[1], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[2], and ... kooks I will get![1], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[2], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![1], and ... kooks I will get![2], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[1], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![2], and a past I never had ...[1], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[2], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[1], and a past I never had ...[2], and ... cherry bomb![1], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[2], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![1], and ... cherry bomb![2], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[1], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![2], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[1], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[2], and I'm a regular JD - !!![1], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[2], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[1], and I'm a regular JD - !!![2], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![1], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[2], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![1], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![2], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![1], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![2], and I'm the shaman! / So ...[3], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![2], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[3], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![3], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[3], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[3], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[3], and ... kooks I will get![3], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![3], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[3], and a past I never had ...[3], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[3], and ... cherry bomb![3], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![3], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[3], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[3], and I'm a regular JD - !!![3], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[3], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![3], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![3], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![3], and

And I'm the shaman! / So ...[1], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[1], and I'm the shaman! / So ...[2], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![1], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[2], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[1], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[1], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[2], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[2], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[1], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[2], and ... kooks I will get![1], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[2], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![1], and ... kooks I will get![2], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[1], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![2], and a past I never had ...[1], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[2], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[1], and a past I never had ...[2], and ... cherry bomb![1], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[2], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![1], and ... cherry bomb![2], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[1], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![2], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[1], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[2], and I'm a regular JD - !!![1], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[2], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[1], and I'm a regular JD - !!![2], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![1], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[2], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![1], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![2], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![1], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![2], and I'm the shaman! / So ...[3], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![2], and I tell you one thing, man: I would love to live in American Graffiti / Actually, in the film, you dig?[3], and come for a ride, kook or square - anybody![3], and it's either me or the Pharaohs ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and I might cut over to G Street[3], and, sure, it's magical thinking, but this is the place for it[3], and ... 'No squares, Mikey!' / and - Ha! I was only joking, Voice / Ah, it's kooks I need, and kooks I want[3], and ... kooks I will get![3], and we're gonna rock and roll ourselves to death, baby![3], and it must have been a GOLDEN AGE / Yes, it must have been, I'm saying it must have been[3], and a past I never had ...[3], and film or conceptual? BOTH!!! / Trapped forever, with Louie, and Louie, and Louie ...[3], and ... cherry bomb![3], and I beg my consciousness ness to let me stay, oh, never leave, let me stay, please![3], and, bar, bar, bar, bar, barb, bar, barb, bar ...[3], and, shit, man, I could remember all the bad times in the cold world, or ... stay right here having fun as usual[3], and I'm a regular JD - !!![3], and, man, I can't leave, uh ... just like the Wolfman, I'm not a young man no more, but I ain't bothered, man[3], and, yes, a-ROUND in circles I go, transmitting to the cosmos ... / and they'll never catch me![3], and, YOU(!) ... how you doing? 'Me?' No, I'm talking to the other fifty creeps here, ha![3], and give me, give me, give me ... a bottle of Old Harper![3], and

Fay Hendon, Abi Turnidge, Natasha Crosby, and Celina Lighton ...

Well, well ... / Aviva Investors has got some sort of new team, apparently. 'Some sort of intermediary sales team, boss, which will be based in London, or so they say - if we can believe them.' Well, it's a smart move, Voice. Lots of nice parks in London, and it's the first of June tomorrow. Hopefully, the team will have three months of glorious sunshine. Er ...

Actually, I don't know if the team is up and running yet. 'They better get a move on.' Fay Hendon is the leader of the team. She's joined from Axa Investment Managers. Abi Turnidge has joined from M&G, so ... 'What about the other two, boss?' Oh, the other two are internal, from Aviva Investors, like. 'So they know the culture then. They'll be able to show Fay and Abi the ropes.' Yeah, of course ... where to get the best ice creams, and who to talk to at Schroders about the funds.

Well, I hope it all works out for them. And I'm in London, so ... 'So, uh, what?' So, man ... if they're in the park one sunny afternoon, and they want some company, and I'm not too busy blogging or playing my guitar, I might go and hang out with them - if they invite me. 'Yeah. If they invite you.' Well, why wouldn't they? I'm the world's foremost financial shaman, Voice, and ... the biggest champion of Aviva Investors on the internet. It's a no-brainer.

...

Anyway. Is there anything else? No, not really. 'Didn't George send you another PR email?' George?! George, who?! 'George! Nigel's mate.' Oh, George. You mean George. Our Nigel's mate. 'Yeah.' Yeah, he did. But ... I don't know. It's like I’m being stalked or something. 'Ha!' It's best to leave it, man. Seriously.

Music? Politics? I haven't got much to say ... / YouGov reckons there might be a hung parliament. 'Ha!' Yeah, I thought there was going to be a landslide, what with all that strong and stable bollocks everyone loves so much. Funny old business, ain't it?

Well, music? I'm not listening to anything, reader(s).

I'll do a conceptual later, No. 517. / Laters, blog and pop fan(s)!

Paul Singer has investing rules, lessons

Well, yes. Or something. I don't know. And he wrote them in a letter to ... uh, investors. Five of them. 'Five investors?' Rules. So ... 'Paul, who, boss?' Paul Singer, man. 'Oh.' Yeah, he's that billionaire, hedge fund guy, Elliott Management, against the minimum wage, over in America. 'Only in America?' He lives in America, Voice. He travels a bit, I suppose, maybe. 'No, is this Paul only against it in America?' Against what? What are you talking about?! Listen, son, I'm not much in the mood for your jokes this morning. Let's just get this done, yeah? I was going to tell the readers about my investing rules, lessons, whatever. 'Do you have any?' Ha! Oh, I can get some. I mean, I can pretend, for the sake of this blog post. 'Great!' I don't know what else to write about. There isn't much news.

Right ...

Security prices can be high or they can be low. You can buy them when you want. Who cares? I certainly don't.

The market is turning all the time like a cruel sea or mistress. There's nothing you can do about it. Just enjoy the ride.

When there are big changes in market prices, no one knows why and maybe they will never find out if they have a normal, healthy life to live.

You don't want big losses. Try to avoid big losses. Because instead of being rich you will probably be poor. If you keep on at it, that is.

If you want to be successful as a money manager, you need to be one with the cosmos. Let the consciousness ness of the universal soul pass through you, and you won't go far wrong.

And that's it! 'Christ, boss! Paul Singer put all that in a letter to his investors?! The guy is a nut!' They are my rules, you idiot! 'Oh. / Well, they're good. Very good.' Thank you.

...

Anything else? Politics? 'No!' I don't discuss politics. I'm sick of it. However ... / Apparently, Theresa May will admit today that Brexit will be an utter disaster unless we can get a good deal with the European Union. 'But aren't they talking about walking away without a deal?' Yes, they are.

Bloody hell! We already have the best deal available. This whole thing is insane. Wealth and jobs and lives will be destroyed. For what? For the illusion of sovereignty. And, uh, control. But, dear reader(s) ... NOTHING WILL CHANGE within you in regards to "sovereignty" and "control". You won't feel any fucking different, trust me. You'll just be poorer and maybe even hungry.

[No. 516] My fresh start, number ...

Yeah, seriously.

And ... I mean it, man![1], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[1], and ... I mean it, man![2], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[1], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[2], and, uh ... keep moving![1], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[2], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[1], and, uh ... keep moving![2], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[1], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[2], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[1], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[2], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[1], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[2], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[1], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[2], and, well, well, yes - yes?[1], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[2], and ... faster![1], and, well, well, yes - yes?[2], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[1], and ... faster![2], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[1], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[1], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[2], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[2], and be calm, please![1], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[2], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[1], and be calm, please![2], and the ... THREE - ?![1], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[2], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[1], and the ... THREE - ?![2], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[1], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[2], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[1], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[2], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![1], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[2], and just watch me now[1], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![2], and ... I mean it, man![3], and just watch me now[2], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[3], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[3], and, uh ... keep moving![3], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[3], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[3], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[3], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[3], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[3], and, well, well, yes - yes?[3], and ... faster![3], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[3], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[3], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[3], and be calm, please![3], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[3], and the ... THREE - ?![3], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[3], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[3], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[3], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![3], and just watch me now[3], and

And ... I mean it, man![1], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[1], and ... I mean it, man![2], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[1], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[2], and, uh ... keep moving![1], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[2], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[1], and, uh ... keep moving![2], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[1], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[2], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[1], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[2], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[1], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[2], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[1], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[2], and, well, well, yes - yes?[1], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[2], and ... faster![1], and, well, well, yes - yes?[2], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[1], and ... faster![2], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[1], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[1], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[2], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[2], and be calm, please![1], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[2], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[1], and be calm, please![2], and the ... THREE - ?![1], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[2], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[1], and the ... THREE - ?![2], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[1], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[2], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[1], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[2], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![1], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[2], and just watch me now[1], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![2], and ... I mean it, man![3], and just watch me now[2], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[3], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[3], and, uh ... keep moving![3], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[3], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[3], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[3], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[3], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[3], and, well, well, yes - yes?[3], and ... faster![3], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[3], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[3], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[3], and be calm, please![3], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[3], and the ... THREE - ?![3], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[3], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[3], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[3], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![3], and just watch me now[3], and

And ... I mean it, man![1], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[1], and ... I mean it, man![2], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[1], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[2], and, uh ... keep moving![1], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[2], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[1], and, uh ... keep moving![2], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[1], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[2], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[1], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[2], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[1], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[2], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[1], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[2], and, well, well, yes - yes?[1], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[2], and ... faster![1], and, well, well, yes - yes?[2], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[1], and ... faster![2], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[1], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[1], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[2], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[2], and be calm, please![1], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[2], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[1], and be calm, please![2], and the ... THREE - ?![1], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[2], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[1], and the ... THREE - ?![2], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[1], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[2], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[1], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[2], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![1], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[2], and just watch me now[1], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![2], and ... I mean it, man![3], and just watch me now[2], and conceptual magic ... it ain't tragic[3], and clean my brain, and, oh, clean my soul, yes ... let everything be GONE(!)[3], and, uh ... keep moving![3], and this is the place where dreams are born and where they grow, my friend(s), my kook(s)[3], and I, I, I ... do it NOW(!)[3], and in the day, or in the night, it don't matter, no one knows the time, but it's eternal[3], and the past clings to us and it's dirty[3], and ... what are you doing? Are you looking for a fresh start, yourself, like? / Seriously ...[3], and, well, well, yes - yes?[3], and ... faster![3], and it's so easy to forget - when you're spinning a-ROUND - just how awful everything is[3], and where's the sense, really? / 'Ha!'[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... makes as much sense as anything else[3], and try not to think, just feel - you dig?[3], and be calm, please![3], and one, two, beyond ... each spin is another chance to change / if you're not happy with shit[3], and the ... THREE - ?![3], and you may want words ... / 'Me?!' / but I got sounds, and sounds are better[3], and stressed out? / Uh, you can be a spectator if it's all too much for you[3], and I don't mind / and I'm a born entertainer[3], and maybe I'll return to the COLD WORLD ... so refreshed, and with new powers![3], and just watch me now[3], and

Bubbles deVere is expanding!

Well, well ... / That's good news, ain't it, dear reader(s)? 'Is this another PR email, boss?' Yes, Voice. So? 'Well, you've done a lot of these Bubbles ones ...' Well, okay, I'll pack them in, but, BUT(!) ... this one is rather important, man. 'Oh.' The bubble is expanding!

One of the world's largest independent financial services organizations is to "extensively expand and develop" its operations across Western Europe with a new regional boss, it has today been revealed.

Er, today ... 'When did you get the email?' Uh, four days ago. 'Okay. So it's not today, is it? That's something they've got wrong, right at the beginning. Christ!' Don't blame them, Voice. It's not their fault. Well, it might be their fault. They didn't send it until the end of last week. Never mind.

The move is part of the conclusions reached by the company-wide Strategic Review of its global business operation that began in March. It is expected to be finalized within a week. The company will, once completed, provide a full and comprehensive breakdown of its findings.

Okay. What does Nigel say?

Bubbles deVere Group founder and Chief Executive, Nigel Green, comments: "One of the decisions we have made, based on the Strategic Review of our corporate structure and operating units is to extensively expand and develop our already solid position across Western Europe. This expansion and development of the region is now a major priority for the organization for the rest of 2017 and beyond. We're set to shake-up the Western Europe market place. Of that, I am confident."

He's confident. 'Bloody hell, boss!' Yeah, I know. This is some serious shit, man. Big time.

"Underscoring our commitment to this move, we're committing extra investment and resources to Western Europe. This will include expanding our existing bases in Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland and Italy and opening at least two more offices in the region. Of course, this will create a raft of new and extremely rewarding career opportunities for talented advisers to work within a growing, responsible organization."

Raft? As long as it ain't the Raft of the Medusa. 'Ha!' No, it won't be. / Now, uh ... does Nigel continue? 'He seems the sort.' Let's see ...

He continues: "To head up this exciting new era in the region is my son, James, who has successfully led teams of senior wealth advisers in some of our most competitive areas across the Middle East and India in recent years. He is also a highly skilled wealth and investment manager in his own right who has deVere's 'client-first' culture in his DNA."

In his DNA. Fair enough. Well, that's it. 'Hang on, boss!' What, Voice? 'Our Nigel is going on ... to say.' You're kidding! 'Nope.' Jesus! All right.

Nigel Green goes on to say: "The decision is partly fuelled by three key factors: First, the increasingly buoyant economy in Western Europe; second, the increasing demand from the growing number of expats and international investors who are relocating there and who need specialist cross-border financial advice; and third to help close the 'advice black hole' that exists due to many advisers exiting the market due to high operating costs and to them routinely rejecting clients who aren't deemed 'high-net-worth enough'."

Okay, okay, okay. Okay. And is that it?! Please tell me - 'Ha!' Oh, for fuck's sake!

The Bubbles deVere CEO concludes: "In short, Western Europe represents an enormous opportunity for growth for the company and we intend to explore this to the maximum. When the Strategic Review was launched in March, Nigel Green (?!?!?!), said: As we move into our fifteenth year, and still dominating the international advisory sector, we have recently embarked on a strategic review of not only our corporate structures but also our operating units. The process which we've now begun will allow us to take a bird's eye view perspective of where we need to go as a business in order to maintain and expand on our market-leading position. It will enable us as a business to see in which areas and markets we need to reduce our presence, where we should invest and develop more quickly and in more depth, and with which products and services. The Strategic Review will, no doubt, result in a comprehensive period of restructuring."

?!?!?! - !!! / That's it now. 'Thank God!' NO MORE BUBBLES DEVERE GROUP EMAILS FOR A WHILE. I think we all need a break, reader(s).

Right, lunch, soon. Then No. 516. 'Yippee!' Laters.

Gatewood Capital Partners - ?!

Right. Okay. This "new" firm has been around for a decade, apparently, but has only just closed its first fund, Gatewood Capital Opportunity Fund LP. What's going on?!

NEW YORK, NY 5/24/17 - Gatewood Capital Partners ("Gatewood"), a New York based private equity firm, announced today ("Yesterday") the successful closing of its first fund, Gatewood Capital Opportunity Fund L.P., with more than $220 million in capital commitments, significantly exceeding its $150 million target. Gatewood Capital Partners seeks to make strategic seed and sponsorship investments in highly qualified emerging managers by providing significant anchor capital. Gatewood expects to launch and invest in more than eight funds over the next three years, with capital sourced from a combination of its discretionary fund and limited partners' co-investments.

Eight funds?! Strange! 'Christ! It's simple, boss.' Go on then, Voice. Tell us. 'Well, this first fund has obviously been open for a long time, and now it's closed. And now they've got the taste for it. There's no mystery, man.' Well, okay, man ... if you say so. I mean, you're the financial expert around here. But I have to say that eight funds is very ambitious ... / Anyway, Gatewood, Gatewood, Gatewood. Have we heard of Gatewood before? 'No.'

Gatewood Capital Partners is an innovative private equity firm with a dedicated fund that seeks to make seed and sponsorship-level investments in highly qualified investment managers pursuing a wide range of private equity and other alternative investments strategies.

Well, there you are, dear reader(s). Gatewood Capital Partners. Private equity. / Oh ... amazingly, they only wanted $150 million for this Opportunity Fund LP thing but ended up with $220 million. 'Good karma, boss.' It must be. Hang on! 'What?' The firm was founded in 2014, uh, according to this. 'What?' Eh? 'This what?' This, man! That's not a decade, is it? 'No. It could be a mistake.' Whatever. I don't even care. I really don't. Let's move on, shall we, dear reader(s)? 'To what, boss?' Er ... ha!

...

Anything else? No, not a lot. This is the last post of the week. I'm knackered. I need a rest. I think it's those conceptual posts, you know. I really do need to cut down to just one a week. But I'm addicted, man. 'You should go to Conceptual Spinners Anonymous, Mikey.' Yeah, right.

Laters.

[No. 515] Closed off

Sealed.

And, oh ... ![1], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![1], and, oh ... ![2], and slow, fast[1], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![2], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[1], and slow, fast[2], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![1], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[2], and squares can do one[1], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![2], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[1], and squares can do one[2], and silence![1], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[2], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[1], and silence![2], and don't think / try to feel[1], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[2], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[1], and don't think / try to feel[2], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![1], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[2], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[1], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![2], and this ... is nice[1], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[2], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[1], and this ... is nice[2], and ... - !!![1], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[2], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![1], and ... - !!![2], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[1], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[1], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[2], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[2], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[1], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![2], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[1], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[2], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![1], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[2], and, oh ... ![3], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![2], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![3], and slow, fast[3], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[3], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![3], and squares can do one[3], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[3], and silence![3], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[3], and don't think / try to feel[3], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[3], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![3], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[3], and this ... is nice[3], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[3], and ... - !!![3], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![3], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[3], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![3], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[3], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[3], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![3], and

And, oh ... ![1], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![1], and, oh ... ![2], and slow, fast[1], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![2], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[1], and slow, fast[2], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![1], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[2], and squares can do one[1], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![2], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[1], and squares can do one[2], and silence![1], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[2], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[1], and silence![2], and don't think / try to feel[1], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[2], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[1], and don't think / try to feel[2], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![1], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[2], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[1], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![2], and this ... is nice[1], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[2], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[1], and this ... is nice[2], and ... - !!![1], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[2], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![1], and ... - !!![2], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[1], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[1], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[2], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[2], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[1], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![2], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[1], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[2], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![1], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[2], and, oh ... ![3], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![2], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![3], and slow, fast[3], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[3], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![3], and squares can do one[3], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[3], and silence![3], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[3], and don't think / try to feel[3], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[3], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![3], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[3], and this ... is nice[3], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[3], and ... - !!![3], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![3], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[3], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![3], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[3], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[3], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![3], and

And, oh ... ![1], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![1], and, oh ... ![2], and slow, fast[1], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![2], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[1], and slow, fast[2], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![1], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[2], and squares can do one[1], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![2], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[1], and squares can do one[2], and silence![1], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[2], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[1], and silence![2], and don't think / try to feel[1], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[2], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[1], and don't think / try to feel[2], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![1], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[2], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[1], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![2], and this ... is nice[1], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[2], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[1], and this ... is nice[2], and ... - !!![1], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[2], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![1], and ... - !!![2], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[1], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[1], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[2], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[2], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[1], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![2], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[1], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[2], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![1], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[2], and, oh ... ![3], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![2], and let me spin a-ROUND in peace, please![3], and slow, fast[3], and I'm soft and light ... just like a lovely feather, and my eyes are heavy, yes, falling asleep[3], and it's a private affair, this / invitation only, kooks![3], and squares can do one[3], and I'm happy here ... / ... and if I go, I'll be GONE(!) ... on my own terms, yes, beyond the THREE[3], and silence![3], and, yes, you, you, YOU(!) ... tell me no NONSENSE and I'll tell you no TRUTHs[3], and don't think / try to feel[3], and full of shit ain't a good look, man[3], and it's very irritating when you insist on thinking / uh, you're no good at it, son![3], and your mind will dissolve in my truth[3], and this ... is nice[3], and I'm so clean and pure now / and no cares, no cares, no cares ... in the world, or out of it[3], and ... - !!![3], and maybe one day I'll take a disgusting holiday in your evil reality, but until that day ... let me spin![3], and I love you, kooks, it's okay[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and don't drag me down[3], and I'm free - you dig? / No, you don't, ha![3], and if I hold the two trillion galaxies in my mind ... you seem even more absurd than usual[3], and I'll be here a long time, so, er ...[3], and so thank you ... and good night, and good morning, for all of eternity![3], and

Who is Michael Mauboussin?

Okay, okay. / Well, he's a guy who works in finance. He's an author, too. And a professor. 'And an astronaut, boss!' No, Voice. He's not an astronaut - yet. 'Is he in training?' I wouldn't be surprised. People like our Michael seem to have limitless energy and loads of time on their hands. Me? I can just about get out of bed in the morning to write my blog posts. 'You play your guitar, boss.' Oh, I play my guitar.

So, uh ... what's this all about, dear reader(s)? Let me tell you. Mr Mauboussin was head of global financial strategies at Credit Suisse, but now he is - or is going to be, uh, July - the director of research at BlueMountain Capital Management. 'Great! / Is that better, boss, the new job?' I don't know, man. How would I know? But it's what our Michael wants, that's the important thing. He's got to live his own life, you dig? 'Yeah. I suppose. / What does Bloomberg say about him?' Well ... 'Ha! Let me guess -'

This person is connected to 0 Board Members in 0 different organizations across 0 different industries.

No, no, no. It doesn't say that, actually. I couldn't find what Bloomberg may or may not say about him. 'So there's a chance then?' I suppose there's a chance, yes. We all know Bloomberg.

Ah, here's something our Michael says about himself -

Michael is the author of The Success Equation: Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing (Harvard Business Review Press, 2012), Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition (Harvard Business Press, 2009) and More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places-Updated and Expanded (New York: Columbia Business School Publishing, 2008). More Than You Know was named one of "The 100 Best Business Books of All Time" by 800-CEO-READ, one of the best business books by BusinessWeek (2006) and best economics book by Strategy+Business (2006). He is also co-author, with Alfred Rappaport, of Expectations Investing: Reading Stock Prices for Better Returns (Harvard Business School Press, 2001).

You see? Loads of books! Well, four. 'Impressive!' It certainly is. Not as impressive as my blog, of course, but ...

Anyway. Okay, okay. / Obviously, it goes without saying that I wish Mr Mauboussin all the best in his new job. 'It would be churlish not to wish him all the best.' I know it would! Jesus!

...

Anything else? Music, dear reader(s)? What am I listening to? Nosy, aren't you? 'Tell them, Mikey, for Christ's sake!' All right. I'm listening to Prince, his 1999 album. Are you happy now? 'They're happy, man.' Yeah. I can't imagine what it's got to do with them. However, as long as they're happy ...

President Trump is a danger to investors' portfolios

Yeah, PR email. From Nigel again. Well, his mate George sent it.

President Trump poses the greatest risk for regular investors in the world - even ahead of a possible recession in China - but there are also important opportunities, affirms the CEO of one of the world's largest financial services organizations.

Opportunities? Okay. / Yeah, the Bubbles deVere Group. It's Nigel Green. There's a bit about what Trump has been up to lately, the scandals, etc. Well, we know all that. We're not hermits. But then he continues ...

He continues: "Against this backdrop of recent events, President Trump and his administration is the single biggest threat to investors' portfolios in the near term for four key reasons. First, the ongoing scandals could quite feasibly distract the Trump administration from its agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, infrastructure spending and other pro-business legislative measures, which are hoped would have beneficial effects for investors. Second, whilst in many ways, Trump appears to be less of a geopolitical risk now that he was at the beginning of his tenure, whichever way you look at it, his administration is chaotic and unpredictable - and history shows that financial markets loathe uncertainty. This was demonstrated by last week's panicked sell-offs. Calls growing for Trump to be impeached are growing and the risk of this happening has substantially increased since the announcement last week of a special prosecutor being appointed to look into his alleged Russian links. Clearly this is creating uncertainty. Whilst these waves of turbulence might be brushed off as a 'bump in the road', all too often investors are tempted to overreact and this can have disastrous consequences for their portfolios. Investors should have longer-term horizons for the optimum results, as stock markets generally go up over time, but acknowledge that there will be ups and downs along the way. The unprecedented media circus around Trump magnifies the situation and this could lead to investors reacting in a knee-jerk manner that could be detrimental. Third, with such media scrutiny, investors could miss other important geopolitical and economic risks that could affect markets and, therefore, returns. These include the downturn in China's credit impulse that could create an important drag on Chinese growth in the near future. Of course, this could have serious and far-reaching consequences - yet few people are as interested in this, or other key risks, as they are in Trump. And fourth, it could be reasonably argued that a market correction is needed and that Trump and the scandals following him could be the catalyst for this."

Okay. "History shows that financial markets loathe uncertainty." Well, the markets should grow up then. Everything is uncertain, all the time. / But he concludes!

Nigel Green concludes: "Being the CEO of the world's largest economy, a U.S. president's actions and policies will always have an effect on markets and, therefore investors' returns. But Trump's unpredictability, the scandals that swirl around him, and the media's obsession and magnification, make this a unique set of circumstances. Trump is creating volatility and is likely to continue to do so. But whilst this can pose a real threat to those who are unprepared, complacent, or who overreact, volatility is good for markets and savvy investors alike, because it generates important investment opportunities."

All right. Thanks for that, Nigel. It's always nice to hear from you.

...

Trump will go soon. Or maybe he'll stay. It doesn't matter. President Pence won't be too wonderful either.

What did the great Aristotle Onassis say? He said: "We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds."

That's some of the best advice you will ever get, dear reader(s).

[No. 514] Manifesto of chaos

I'm weak and wobbly! Don't ask me to lead the country, my kooks.

And ... help![1], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![1], and ... help![2], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[1], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![2], and, Jesus, save me![1], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[2], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[1], and, Jesus, save me![2], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![1], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[2], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[1], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![2], and, Lord, have mercy![1], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[2], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[1], and, Lord, have mercy![2], and give me your fucking house![1], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[2], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[1], and give me your fucking house![2], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[1], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[2], and don't look at me[1], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[2], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[1], and don't look at me[2], and I never wanted to be your leader[1], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[2], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[1], and I never wanted to be your leader[2], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![1], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[2], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[1], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![2], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![1], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[2], and give me everything you own[1], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![2], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[1], and give me everything you own[2], and ... what a shambles![1], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[2], and ... help![3], and ... what a shambles![2], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![3], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[3], and, Jesus, save me![3], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[3], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![3], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[3], and, Lord, have mercy![3], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[3], and give me your fucking house![3], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[3], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[3], and don't look at me[3], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[3], and I never wanted to be your leader[3], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[3], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![3], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[3], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![3], and give me everything you own[3], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[3], and ... what a shambles![3], and

And ... help![1], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![1], and ... help![2], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[1], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![2], and, Jesus, save me![1], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[2], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[1], and, Jesus, save me![2], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![1], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[2], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[1], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![2], and, Lord, have mercy![1], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[2], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[1], and, Lord, have mercy![2], and give me your fucking house![1], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[2], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[1], and give me your fucking house![2], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[1], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[2], and don't look at me[1], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[2], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[1], and don't look at me[2], and I never wanted to be your leader[1], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[2], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[1], and I never wanted to be your leader[2], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![1], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[2], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[1], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![2], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![1], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[2], and give me everything you own[1], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![2], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[1], and give me everything you own[2], and ... what a shambles![1], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[2], and ... help![3], and ... what a shambles![2], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![3], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[3], and, Jesus, save me![3], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[3], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![3], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[3], and, Lord, have mercy![3], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[3], and give me your fucking house![3], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[3], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[3], and don't look at me[3], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[3], and I never wanted to be your leader[3], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[3], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![3], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[3], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![3], and give me everything you own[3], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[3], and ... what a shambles![3], and

And ... help![1], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![1], and ... help![2], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[1], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![2], and, Jesus, save me![1], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[2], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[1], and, Jesus, save me![2], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![1], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[2], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[1], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![2], and, Lord, have mercy![1], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[2], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[1], and, Lord, have mercy![2], and give me your fucking house![1], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[2], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[1], and give me your fucking house![2], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[1], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[2], and don't look at me[1], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[2], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[1], and don't look at me[2], and I never wanted to be your leader[1], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[2], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[1], and I never wanted to be your leader[2], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![1], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[2], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[1], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![2], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![1], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[2], and give me everything you own[1], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![2], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[1], and give me everything you own[2], and ... what a shambles![1], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[2], and ... help![3], and ... what a shambles![2], and Michael Fowke for PM - ?!?! / Are you insane?![3], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / ... and I'm still DIZZY(!) after all these spins / Man, I love the lifestyle[3], and, Jesus, save me![3], and I'm having the mother of all meltdowns ...[3], and ... NOTHING HAS CHANGED - !!! / oh, hear me screech! / and I'm not panicking![3], and I am so strong and stable, believe me, ha! / No, no, no, it's not a fake claim[3], and, Lord, have mercy![3], and I know some of YOU(!) want me to be prime minister ... but I'm really not up to it, seriously[3], and give me your fucking house![3], and if only Biff Tannen were here to hold my hand ...[3], and maybe, just maybe ... there is someone so calm ... who can lead you to the promised land[3], and don't look at me[3], and I'm a sha, sha, sha ... man / and I'm totally unsuited to the real world, you dig?[3], and I never wanted to be your leader[3], and I was happy writing my blog, strumming my guitar / Oh, I have no ideas for society[3], and I'm shaking, and I can't control my voice - 'Me?!' - No, my voice, you idiot![3], and don't believe what they say! / Oh, it's fake, fake, fake ...[3], and maybe, just maybe ... I'm absolutely DEMENTED - !!! / Fools, I'm not fit to rule![3], and give me everything you own[3], and, you, you, YOU(!) - !!! ... !!! / uh ... turn, turn, turn ... a-ROUND here[3], and ... what a shambles![3], and

Johan Boork, Jan Kux, Guntram Kieferle, and Constance d'Avout

Well, well ... / Who are these guys and girl?! ... You're probably wondering, dear reader(s). 'They sound foreign, boss.' Excuse me, Voice! None of that talk here! Thank you. 'I ain't a conservative! I was just saying, thinking.' Keep your thoughts to yourself, idiot!

Johan Boork has joined Silverfleet in London as an Associate and will also work closely with Karl Eidem (Co-head of the Nordic region) based in Stockholm. Jan Kux and Guntram Kieferle both join Silverfleet's Munich office as an Associate and Analyst, respectively and Constance d'Avout joins the firm as an Associate in Paris.
 
Yes, it's the Monday morning PR email, back by popular demand. / Let's get it done!

Silverfleet Capital builds its team in London, Munich and Paris

Silverfleet Capital ("Silverfleet"), the European private equity firm, is pleased to announce four new hires to its investment team who will be based across the firm's offices in London ("Peckham"), Munich and Paris.

Johan Boork has joined Silverfleet in London as an Associate and will also work closely with Karl Eidem (Co-head of the Nordic region) based in Stockholm. Jan Kux and Guntram Kieferle both join Silverfleet's Munich office as an Associate and Analyst, respectively and Constance d'Avout joins the firm as an Associate in Paris.

Er ... is there an echo in here? 'You've repeated that last paragraph, boss.' Well, there's no harm in it, Voice. I'll be repeating a lot more later. 'No. 514?' You bet your ass No. 514! / So, who are they?

Johan Boork, a Swedish national, previously worked within the Nordics coverage team of UBS Investment Bank in London. Johan graduated from the Stockholm School of Economics with an MSc in Finance and holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Chalmers University of Technology and a BSc in Financial Economics from the University of Gothenburg.

Nice.

Jan Kux joins the firm from J.P. Morgan where he worked in corporate finance out of J.P. Morgan's offices in Frankfurt and latterly London. Jan graduated from Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich with a BSc in Business Administration.
 

Nice.

Guntram Kieferle initially joined Silverfleet as an intern in 2016 following his graduation from Munich University of Applied Sciences with an MSc in Finance. Guntram also has a BA in International Business Studies from the University of Applied Sciences, Kufstein.
 

Nice.

Constance d'Avout was previously at EQT Partners in London where she worked in the credit funds team. Constance is a graduate of EM Lyon in France with a Masters degree in Management.

Very nice. 'Great, boss! They sound like great guys, and a girl!' Yes, but what does Neil MacDougall think about all this? And how does he feel? Is he happy or maybe ... pleased? 'Maybe he's disgusted.' Well, we just don't know, man. 'Ha! Yes we do! Look! -'

Neil MacDougall, Managing Partner of Silverfleet Capital commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Constance, Guntram, Jan and Johan into our team at Silverfleet Capital. Their appointment reflects our continued commitment to develop strong investment teams in each of the regions in which we invest. So far we have made four investments out of the €870 million fund we closed in mid-2015 and with an expanded team we expect to add to that portfolio soon." 

Nice one, Neil! I'm glad you're pleased, son.

...

Right. Anything else?

Politics? The Conservatives plan to confiscate the wealth of every single normal person in the country. 'What?! Are you sure about this, boss?' Man, rich people can afford to pay for care without selling their homes, you dig? But if you're not rich, you will lose EVERYTHING. 'Oh.' Your children will get NOTHING. [Actually, they'll get £100,000 - which will presumably be stolen in some other evil manner.] 'Christ!' Worth thinking about, ain't it?

Oh, are the companies that provide care going to put their prices up now? I mean, they can charge what they want if everyone's house is up for grabs.

However ... I hate politics. That's the last of it. No more!

Music? Ah, I'm not writing about music no more neither. 'Oh, do you hate music, too?' No. I just don't want to talk about it. 'What's wrong, Mikey?' I've scrapped that new song. 'Oh dear. Why?' I don't like it. END.

But I'll use that melody again ...

MoneyConf - ?!

Last year I was invited to Barcelona. Now it's Madrid. Christ! Man, I don't like travelling. Why can't they hold these things in Cornwall? 'What's this, boss?' MoneyConf, Voice. 'And what the hell is that?!' Ha! It's another conference I've been invited to. It's supposed to be Europe's largest tech and finance event. 'They must love you.' Everyone loves me, son. But I ain't going to Madrid.

We want to build together a conversation around the future of banking and finance, especially in the time of Brexit negotiations and volatile US market volatility. 

Fair enough. But they'll have to do it without me. 'It sounds all right, boss.' I ain't going.

What is Europe's next move for the industry and how are technology and the internet re-shaping the fintech space?

I have no idea. 'No?' I really have no idea. And why do they imagine that I do?

Some confirmed speakers for this year, at this very early stage, include:

Bernardo Sanchez Incera, Deputy CEO of Societe Generale
Samir Desai, Co-Founder & CEO of Funding Circle
Peter Smith, Founder & CEO of Blockchain
Bernardo Sanchez Incera, Deputy CEO of Societe Generale
Taavet Hinrikus, Co-Founder & CEO of TransferWise
Ignacio Julia Vilar, Chief Innovation Officer of ING Group
Kathryn Petralia, Co-Founder & COO of Kabbage Inc

Well, I'm sure they're a great bunch of lads. 'And Kathryn, boss!' Yes, and Kathryn. / Oh, there's more!

In brief -

Madrid, Spain, June 6-7, 2017

2,000+ global leaders in banking, capital markets, wealth management, insurance and commerce (spanning the breadth of the tech world and beyond - founders and CEOs of tech giants, banking execs, VC investors from the top global funds)

Journalists (from media like Bloomberg, Reuters, Forbes, WSJ, CNBC, etc)

Yeah, and financial shamans and disembodied voices from Money is the way. It sounds amazing. 'Ha!' I genuinely hope that everyone involved has an amazing time, too. 'But you can't make it, boss.' No, I can't make it, Voice.

...

Anything else? Well, not much. This is the last post of the week. I can tell you, dear reader(s), that I've started writing the lyric for my new tune, the latest "dream" one. Maybe I'll finish it today. / I read in the Sun recently that John Mayer is the greatest singer-songwriter currently working in the world. Well, we'll see about that ...


Update (19/5): I've finished that song, man. It only took four days, too! I've got to decide now if I should put it on the demo as a fifth song or replace the fourth song with it and have only four songs, you dig? Five might be too much. / Anyway, have a nice weekend, pop fan(s)!

[No. 513] Profit is for squares

Free your mind!

And shaman says ...[1], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[1], and shaman says ...[2], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![1], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[2], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[1], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![2], and ... tell me![1], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[2], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[1], and ... tell me![2], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![1], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[2], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[1], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![2], and they can take my money, every last penny![1], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[2], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![1], and they can take my money, every last penny![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[1], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![2], and can you dig it?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[2], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[1], and can you dig it?[2], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![1], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[2], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[1], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![2], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[1], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[2], and it's your choice, yeah?[1], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[2], and you could choose me and my wisdom[1], and it's your choice, yeah?[2], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[1], and you could choose me and my wisdom[2], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[1], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[2], and accept me as your master[1], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[1], and accept me as your master[2], and spin, spin, spin, baby![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[2], and shaman says ...[3], and spin, spin, spin, baby![2], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[3], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![3], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[3], and ... tell me![3], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[3], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![3], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[3], and they can take my money, every last penny![3], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[3], and can you dig it?[3], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[3], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![3], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[3], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[3], and it's your choice, yeah?[3], and you could choose me and my wisdom[3], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[3], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[3], and accept me as your master[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[3], and spin, spin, spin, baby![3], and

And shaman says ...[1], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[1], and shaman says ...[2], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![1], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[2], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[1], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![2], and ... tell me![1], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[2], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[1], and ... tell me![2], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![1], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[2], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[1], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![2], and they can take my money, every last penny![1], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[2], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![1], and they can take my money, every last penny![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[1], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![2], and can you dig it?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[2], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[1], and can you dig it?[2], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![1], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[2], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[1], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![2], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[1], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[2], and it's your choice, yeah?[1], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[2], and you could choose me and my wisdom[1], and it's your choice, yeah?[2], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[1], and you could choose me and my wisdom[2], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[1], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[2], and accept me as your master[1], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[1], and accept me as your master[2], and spin, spin, spin, baby![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[2], and shaman says ...[3], and spin, spin, spin, baby![2], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[3], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![3], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[3], and ... tell me![3], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[3], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![3], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[3], and they can take my money, every last penny![3], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[3], and can you dig it?[3], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[3], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![3], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[3], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[3], and it's your choice, yeah?[3], and you could choose me and my wisdom[3], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[3], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[3], and accept me as your master[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[3], and spin, spin, spin, baby![3], and

And shaman says ...[1], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[1], and shaman says ...[2], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![1], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[2], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[1], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![2], and ... tell me![1], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[2], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[1], and ... tell me![2], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![1], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[2], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[1], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![2], and they can take my money, every last penny![1], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[2], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![1], and they can take my money, every last penny![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[1], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![2], and can you dig it?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[2], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[1], and can you dig it?[2], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![1], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[2], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[1], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![2], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[1], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[2], and it's your choice, yeah?[1], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[2], and you could choose me and my wisdom[1], and it's your choice, yeah?[2], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[1], and you could choose me and my wisdom[2], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[1], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[2], and accept me as your master[1], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[1], and accept me as your master[2], and spin, spin, spin, baby![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[2], and shaman says ...[3], and spin, spin, spin, baby![2], and your mind is a mess, son, or daughter / Christ! Someone's got to be honest with you, YOU(!), you dig?[3], and look at me ... / ah, never been so happy![3], and they say that money makes the world go round, ha! / ... but what makes your soul go a-ROUND, my friend(s)?[3], and ... tell me![3], and what are you waiting for, a written invitation?[3], and get so DIZZY(!) here ... NOW - !!![3], and I'm bleeding thought in words and pain in feelings just to save your wretched ass[3], and they can take my money, every last penny![3], and, but ... they won't get my heart, no, no, no![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and this is how we do things outside reality[3], and can you dig it?[3], and if you're on my wavelength, you know I'm gonna take my hat off to you, man[3], and I respect all kooks ... / The mystic ones are golden![3], and I know you, YOU(!) ... gotta eat, but ...[3], and keep on working until you're dead? Uh, really?! / Well, I don't know[3], and it's your choice, yeah?[3], and you could choose me and my wisdom[3], and I see you in the office ... oh, astral eyes[3], and if your boss is giving you grief, send the fucking idiot my way / I'll deal with the problem[3], and accept me as your master[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... NOW - !!! / There's nothing else for our sort[3], and spin, spin, spin, baby![3], and