QuestionerWarren, you mentioned that Mr. Apple would be in charge of capital allocation in the future. And I'd like to know your perspective on, is it easier for a business operator to be an investor or for an investor to be a business operator?
WarrenIt's a lot tougher to be an operator. I mean, it is easier to sit in a room like I do and play wrong with money. easier life. That doesn't mean it's a more admirable life. It doesn't, but it's been actually with a pleasant life for me, so I don't complain at least. And I've been able to choose my friends, which has made an enormous difference in my life. I've never had the work for anybody that I really didn't admire. I mean, that's a luxury of life. life. I had five different people I worked for. And, you know, I just, they were fantastic, whether it was the manager of the local pennies, which is located, well, it used to be located a couple of miles from here, and newspaper managers, everything there. I have never been really disappointed by any teacher I've had. So I would have to admit that I have been, I have been able to choose what I do with my day. Extraordinary degree compared to be a business operator. And in many cases, be a top-notch business operator in terms of some of the behavior that might be forced upon me. I am the master. I mean, I've found myself in this position where I can run the kind of company I want to run. And that's in the country. extraordinary luxury.