Interview with MD, tips to secure this dream PE gig?

Never thought I'd get this far interviewing for PE roles (analyst level) but managed to secure an interview with an MD in a couple of days. Have gone through one MD so far (first interview), two Associate/VP level interviews, and a case study. Have gone through a mix of fit and technical questions across all interviews (pitch me a stock, talk about this company, paper LBO, basic accounting questions). 

I have a feeling there are only a handful, if not just two, candidates left in the process. Any tips for the final lap?

Should I try to bring up a deal I know this MD was involved in (or will I end up shooting myself in the foot given I obviously won't know as much about the company compared to him)? What type of technical questions, if any, should I expect at this point? I expect more fit questions, but is there anything specific I should prepare for? Would be crushed to know I got this far only to fuck up in the end.

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