Having dinner with Leon Black and Carl Icahn -- What two question do you ask?

I am having dinner with Leon Black and Carl Icahn (among others) and am looking for talking points.

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ellama

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I recommend a book titled 'Dinner Guest 101'

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RobberBaron123

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Talk about milk steak. And ghouls.

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