Well, you can approach them, at your own risk, and we recommend doing it very slowly. Try not to surprise them. They may turn on you like cornered animals.

Okay, okay, not really. Our partners are just normal folks. One summer, a partner (Mark Durbin) painted his head like a bowling ball at the annual Seven Ten Bowling Party. (I guess that doesn't really prove they are "normal," but you get the point.) You can talk to any of our partners at any time. We have an open door policy — heck, we don't even have doors! Just walk into their offices and start jabbering at any time.

We are all on a first name, or nickname basis. For example, our hiring partner John Frey likes to be called "Johnny French Frey" and partner Mark Durbin is typically referred to as "Sir, Mr. Durbin, Sir."

You should feel free to stop by and introduce yourself to anyone, including Max Wildman, Bernie Harrold, Tom Allen, and Stew Dixon. (But don't expect to see any of them with painted heads.)