Choose wisely

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 | 1:28 p.m. | By Tripp Mickle | Comments | Print

As the first panel of the day came to a conclusion, moderator Abraham Madkour asked George Gillett if he would remain an owner of Liverpool FC, which he co-owns with Tom Hicks. Gillett paused before answering, then he told an anecdote about a doctor who gave a speech on living a long life. The key was to choose your parents wisely. "I would say, 'Choose your partner wisely,'" Gillett said. He paused a few seconds and added, "He's a great guy. He's just got a different perspective on the media."