My friend Danny Lewin really did become a billionaire during Internet bubble.  I remember asking him what he planned to do now that he literally had a billion dollars.  He had two young sons at the time.  His response was that it made him very nervous, that it put a lot of responsibility on his shoulders to be responsible.

Sadly, he was one of the very first persons killed on Flight 11, the first to hit the WTC.  He happened to be sitting in the First Class section (obviously), seat 9B.  He was a former Israeli commando, so who knows what really happened, but later they determined that Danny was stabbed to death during the flight by Satam al Suqami who was seated in the row directly behind him with Mohammed Atta.

I had spoken to Danny the night before as he was supposed to attend the opening of my Jazz club in Boston.  He called me to say he was required in LA the next day, but that we would get together when he came back.

His widow and sons are rich, but I can't imagine they are too thrilled about it.

This, for me, puts wealth in perspective.  It don't mean much.

-Shawn

My friend was with me when I was shopping my favourite soup back in UK - Tesco value vegetable soup can - and said: I bet you would still buy that very same soup if you'd be a billionaire.
I said: Of course I would, I love this soup!

Money would not change the things I really enjoy in this life: feeling happy, writing, looking at the guinea pigs, taking long walks, spending time with my closeones, watching my favourite movies and TV-shows and reading.

What it would change, however, would be what I could happily spend a year at home, writing that novel I've been wanting to write. I could get those bit more expensive things at the grocery store when I feel like it, get that handbag of my dreams, take a nice long vacation at those places I've been dreaming to go and buy the perfect house when I'll find it.

Naturally OUCH and ch.com would get donations and some other charity organizations as well.

Sanna

I'd probably sit on my hill and keep taking in strays. I'm pretty content and don't know of anything I want or need (except maybe paying the bills on time and not worrying about stuff like that).

Don't even think I'd tell anyone about it except my attorney and financial advisor (let them handle the headaches and send me an allowance).

Hugs BD

BMoneeTheMoneeMan wrote on Oct 14^th, 2008 at 7:05pm:


lets hope not!  they found him about 2 1/4 mile away from our cabin. Scary stuff and I am pretty sure you would end up very stinky so at least allow the funds for a shower. 

Anyway.... I would definately go buy a new vehicle first off then buy out the people who are currently living in my dream home!  Wow the possibilities would be endless. Pretty sure I wouldn't tell anyone that wasn't immediate family or close friends. Just gifve suprise gifts to those who need or deserve it or have helped me out.

Aubmari