More Evidence of a Misspent Youth

I was doing a phone interview this morning, talking about a certain segment of commercial real estate here in the Chicago area, and the fellow at the other end of the line said, "There are three things driving the market -- no, make that four."

I had an urge to say, "The three drivers are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope. No, make that four..." But I held my tongue.