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There’s also the famous story about how he managed to secure a business partner who could finance his initial deals. He identified a suitable party, a cigarette company executive, and then camped in front of his target’s residence. He informed the gate-keeper that he wished to speak to his employer about a business venture. The executive wasn’t interested at first and instructed his chauffeur to drive past the young man without stopping. Finally, after a few weeks, if I recall correctly, he was won over by the young man’s determination and perseverance and stopped his Rolls-Royce to talk to him. Thus began a business partnership of legend.