The name might not be as familiar to everyone on that side of the pond, but New York hotel magnate, Leona Helmsley, otherwise known as the "Queen of Mean," finally kicked over the traces and has gone off to run "Hotel Hell" somewhere way, way, below.
She was 87, so had a pretty good run for her money... Not to mention that she lived it in the lap of luxury, apart from the two years in the slammer for tax evasion, which was probably in a "Country Fed" establishment.
Anyway, I once had the misfortune to pitch for the Helmsley Hotel account on behalf of an un-named agency I was freelancing for. She showed up two hours late for the presentation along with her entourage of lackeys. She treated everyone like shit and was busy dictating stuff to her personal secretaries and making phone calls throughout the meeting. Quite possibly one of the rudest people I have ever met in business... And believe me, I've met a ton of 'em.
Needless to say, we didn't get the account. Life is too short to deal with people like that... And her Grand Finale just happened... Sorry to be cruel here, but she will not be missed.
George Parker
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