1:21:04
Although it pains me
to say it, in my opinion,
1:21:07
Bill Parrish dealt with us
preemptively...
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in dismissing any deal
with Bontecou.
1:21:13
Therefore, l'm sorry to say
that if we're to examine
this new offer responsibly,
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as the Board of Directors
of Parrish Communications,
1:21:21
we must do so without its chairman.
1:21:25
There's one additional element.
1:21:27
Bontecou is so anxious to get us,
1:21:30
he said he'd take Parrish Communications
with Bill Parrish or without.
1:21:43
ln this crisis, and be assured...
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this is a crisis,
1:21:48
it's not pleasant
to say the following.
1:21:50
But l would be remiss
if l did not.
1:21:54
When we present Bill
with the improved Bontecou offer,
1:21:57
and if he still refuses
to let us consider it,
1:21:59
once more makes an adamant
or emotional rejection,
we will have no choice but to--
1:22:04
You're taking this
too far, Drew.
1:22:09
Am l not obligated to?
1:22:16
See if Quince is here.
1:22:19
How did all this come about?
1:22:22
Crisis, Bill Parrish.
Crisis, his company. Crisis for us.
1:22:26
lt came about with the arrival
on the scene of Mr. Joe Black.
1:22:30
Mr. Joe who?
Joe Black.
1:22:34
He attends our board meetings.
1:22:36
He sleeps at Bill's house.
He resides in his office.
1:22:40
He never leaves his side,
and, in my opinion,
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is always in his ear,
telling Bill what to do.
1:22:44
And Bill is listening.
1:22:46
Who is Joe Black?
1:22:49
What-- What is his relationship
to Bill Parrish,
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and most important, what is behind
his influence on our chairman?
1:22:55
He's had advisors before.
Nobody tells Bill what to do.