"And I'll Just Leave It At That"

Posted by Bess Levin, Dec 19, 2007, 12:25pm

so gloriously smug.jpgI like to think I live without regrets but I more or less want to kill myself for not listening to Sallie Mae's call this morning (a replay is not the same as hearing it live), for two reasons:

a. CEO Albert Lord's comment that although he sold 97 percent of his stock, "that doesn't reflect my optimism for the company. And I'll just leave it at that."

b. CEO Albert Lord's unorthodox (but awesome) way of finishing things up: "There are no more questions, let's get the fuck out of here."

Say what you want, but I know I can't be the only one who now feels a special connection to this man (because his predilection for cutting people down with dismissive statements such as those excerpted above reminds me so much of my father, and my childhood in general). Viva la A.Lord! But, you know, sell SML. That thing makes SMD look good. Which probably isn't fair, because, to me, SMD always looks good. No more stock tips for today.

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Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 12:58PM

SLM, but i hear ya. Al Lord is a king jerk. awesome!

Posted by Nominate me, Dec 19, 2007 1:07PM

Bess, I congratulate you for doing so well despite father issues. Of the young "ladies" with Daddy issues I meet (meat?), the vast majority work the pole of one variety or another.

They are fun however and are really into the therapy I provide

Anyway, kudos to you!

Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 1:10PM

Did he really say that? Is there a transcript available?

I can't listen to the call at work...

Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 1:15PM

yeah i dont think you'll ever get a transcript or replay though

Posted by topfloor1NYP, Dec 19, 2007 1:18PM

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=93200&p=irol-eventDetails&EventId=1721912&WebCastId=713277&StreamId=1031446

just plug your ipod headphones into your monitor, refresh Outlook, continue about your biz, and try to keep a straight face

Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 1:19PM

It's in the transcript as "(expletive)."

Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 1:22PM

please provide transcript?

Posted by anon, Dec 19, 2007 1:23PM

Nominate me @1:07 PM, this for you.

Take this quote:
They don't grade fathers, but if your daughter's a stripper, you fucked up. --Chris Rock

My correllary:
They don't grade fathers, but if your son's fucking strippers with father issues, you fucked up.

Congratulations douche bag - screwing girls further who already have had a screwed up life to begin with! Loser of the year nomination goes to you.

Posted by JMAN, Dec 19, 2007 1:33PM

This Al Lord is a wildcat, i like this guy! And thats all I have to say about that?? Its safe to say that when Forrest Gump is runnin the show its going to have an effect on stock prices. Whos the CFO, Benjamin Buford Blue aka Bubba??

Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 1:39PM

they cut his F-bomb out of the replay unfortunately

Posted by Anonymous, Dec 19, 2007 1:43PM

Minyanville saved the replay before it was edited. 26:40 mark.
A few seconds before before Steve McGarry says "Ok Hillary..." at the end
http://www.minyanville.com/articles/index.php?a=15275

Posted by Anonymous, Dec 19, 2007 1:43PM

Minyanville saved the replay before it was edited. 26:40 mark.
A few seconds before before Steve McGarry says "Ok Hillary..." at the end
http://www.minyanville.com/articles/index.php?a=15275

Posted by anon @ 1:23, Dec 19, 2007 2:05PM

in response to 01:27 PM, i understand bess's degree of sarcasm, but I've seen enough people like "Nominate Me" to say it's probably legit. Or if not, i'd still make the point regardless...

It's really an exercise in BS to continually make comments that are not said all that sarcastically and then have some other anonymous person (or yourself) totally distance you from those comments. This isn't 2nd grade...where everything is immediately followed up with "I was just kidding".

Posted by Seton Hall '07, Dec 19, 2007 2:38PM

Girls with daddy issues are totally into anal. don't ask me why

Posted by Nominate me, Dec 19, 2007 2:49PM

Holy crap, what a bunch of whiny bitches!

I married my high school girlfriend after college and have a beautiful 15m old daughter. Get off you moral, non-humor having soapboxes. I'm pissed off that I feel the need to defend my anonymous ass from internet tools like a few of you.

Loosen your ties you uptight douchebags.

Posted by Tiger, Dec 19, 2007 2:53PM

@Nominate me: if you're as loose as you claim, meet me in the 14th men's room, BSC. How's 3:45pm sound (before L. Craig gets there)?

Posted by Nominate me, Dec 19, 2007 2:54PM

The only thing that will soothe my anger right now is a girl with daddy issues or an Alf clip. Bess?

Posted by Nominate me, Dec 19, 2007 2:56PM

Of course, I just made up that whole bit about marrying my high school girlfriend.

How's your anonymous ass working out for you?

Posted by anon @ 1:23, Dec 19, 2007 3:01PM

Great credibility there, "Nominate me".

If you need a girl with daddy issues, I could introduce you to your daughter.

Anyway, you don't have a moral soap-box to stand on anyway...

Posted by Nominate me, Dec 19, 2007 3:20PM

Hey anon @ 1:23

Should I follow up with a "your momma " joke?

Seems like some of this stuff hit a few nerves with people. My bad. Moving on to rag on italians and the jews who do their accounting. Nothing to see here.

Posted by Nominate me, Dec 19, 2007 3:31PM

Yeah, sorry if I offended anyone. I should really get back to work...

Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 3:33PM

@ 1:43

thank you! i've been looking for the non-edited version for some time

Posted by Slainte, Dec 19, 2007 3:35PM

most ginzos work in all cash businesses so they don't really need accounting. plus it just creates a roadmap for the Feds once they get busted

Posted by , Dec 19, 2007 6:20PM

Holy shit. That was amazing. Either he's a cocky prick or stupid to not hit mute.

Or, maybe drank too many Mike's?

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