Joementum
“Joseph Volpe, who served as the Met’s general manager from 1990 to 2006 and authored a memoir about the experience called The Toughest Show on Earth, has been hired by Mr. Gelb, his successor, to represent the company in upcoming contract negotiations with its three major labor unions.” [New York Observer]
one could argue that Peter Gelb is to the leadership of the Met what George W. Bush was to the U.S. and its presidency.
Yay. I feel safer already.
From the Wall Street Journal – very funny out of context:
“I think the fact that I would engage [Mr. Volpe] is an indication that I’m trying to formulate a successful strategy to manage labor relations,” Mr. Gelb said. “I can’t do everything.…So I think that’s somewhat of a misinformed remark.”