Overheard Starbuck

"Her greatness comes from the things she's now free to ignore. The things which occupy most of our waking hours."
---"Food, shelter and clothing?"
"...No longer need concern her.
---"She's an exceptional human being."
"An inspiration for us all. --She should write a book."
---And donate the profits to food banks for the poor and health services for the uninsured ."
"She could become the 'Bill Gates' of the West Side--if she isn't already."
---"Well if you're talking real estate..."
"Someone told me she threatens the Mayor when he doesn't play ball to take her charities and investments to Africa or Gary."
---"She'ld better be careful and not order out for lunch for one."