Dennis Fitzgerald, Box Hill
I was amused to read a number of articles on social influencers. As a person who is not on social media – am I the last human to say that? – I don’t have followers but I do have some readers from time to time.
Although George Clooney seems a nice person and I do drink the coffee he spruiks there is no connection between the two matters for me. If I buy something it’s because I need it or want it, not because some pretty person, sorry George, tells me to.
I am of course not a saint and am willing to sell my soul. If anyone would like to send me whisky, or anything else, including cash, I will make sure it is well used. Your business ethics will be safe as nobody except I will know. I won’t mention my favourite brands as I don’t want anyone to miss out on this opportunity.


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