Michael Jackson lived his life trying to outdo Thriller. He did that album in his early 20s and he was miserable for the rest of his life. He produced phenomenal music after Thriller, but he was never happy. As for me, as long as I'm doing positive things for the industry, I will be happy. -Som Seif, aka The Great Satan, on Michael Jackson.
Growing up, my grandma always told me: “Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: 1. Is it true? 2. Is it important? 3. Is it kompromat?” I don’t know if I live up to her high standards, but this is what I have on Som Seif. If you don't know, Som Seif is a leading money management entrepreneur. He's the founder of Purpose Unlimited, a diversified financial holding co, backed by OMERS and insurance giant Allianz. He previously built and sold Claymore Canada (subject to the nuances below). He's a member of the board of trustees of the foundation of the Art Gallery of Ontario, among various other affiliations as he worms his way into the Establishment.