• 24 Jun 2009 at 4:20 PM

What You Got?

Picture 1588.pngGuys, for some reason I’m having dinner tonight at an undisclosed location with, among others, Charlie Gasparino. The only question I have for him is “when will you make good on your promise to drop the pretense and appear on CNBC wearing a Champion sweatshirt with the sleeves cut off,” but is there anything you’d like me to ask Chaz on your behalves? I’ll report back his answers in full tomorrow, provided I’m not found in the trunk of a car before then. Obviously no holds barred.
Update: I don’t know if this will change whatever question you wanted me to ask, but I’m supposed to add that CG’s friend Eddie “who owns a gay club” will likely be joining us tonight.
Earlier: A Message (And A Challenge) From Charlie Gasparino

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Comments (84)

  1. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Not so much a question for him, more your impressions, post the dinner – is it all an act, or is he like that for real?

  2. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    I just want to know what he eats.

  3. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Bess, you are going to die tonight.

  4. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Bess: please promise that you won’t succumb to his charms and that you’ll instead save your heart for me.

  5. Posted by HAM05 | June 24, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    parmigiano reggiano or pecorino romano?

  6. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I want to know what kind of a tipper he is

  7. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    How often does he massacre the pec deck?
    How did he get so jacked and tan?

  8. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Ask him when he stopped beating his wife

  9. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Bess, tell us what it was like to swim with the fishes.

  10. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    What are first year mafia numbers?

  11. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    What does he do to make his hands so soft?

  12. Posted by Tax Chick | June 24, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    - Finally, Gasparino suggested you guys give his work-out routine a shot, though, he told us “Judging by the comments on Dealbreaker, these are men who are really women, and no woman could complete my regime.”
    When Gasbag gives birth to three children and can still fit into my size 6 jeans, I’ll give his pathetic workout a try.

  13. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Who are these “sources” that he continually cites? Obv, I am not looking for specific names, but would like to know what type of high-level employees (i assume high-level) risk their careers and reputations to get Chazzy boy a story. Especially when the contact often leads to rather unflattering stories for the financial institution/industry.

  14. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I’d rather ask Gas-bag to deliver a 5 minute monologue about Bess’ cans and dumper.

  15. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    @Donald K– why don’t you use your old DB username?

  16. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    1 That’s no act. If you’re asking, its cause you never came across a smart but basically working class kid. Wharton has a contingent, as does Rutgers and the good Catholic schools. As one with a similar background I can tell you it helps in the sense that you’re driven and grounded which can bring great success. It can also hurt when you’re forced to take s–t that the Princeton lacrosse boys avoid, only cause they’re cool at all times and don’t talk like they’re from the bad parts of Queens, LI or NJ.

  17. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Argentine peso….Long or short?
    - Mark from South Carolina.

  18. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Is Jeff Macke writing the forward to his book?

  19. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I will give you a dollar if you “accidently” spill something on him this evening and I am not talking about juices.

  20. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    What’s he think of Faber’s book?

  21. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Gababagool 5 times fast. please.
    If you think his workout consists of anything more than pull ups on the 6 train you’d be dead wrong.

  22. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    It’s getting dreadful. Gas’ hair is greying by the day.
    When is Gas going to dye his hair? BTW, I don’t mean the hair on his head.

  23. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    @18 Gaspo?

  24. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    -@18
    Thank you.
    -@1

  25. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    How was rehab?

  26. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Is he wearing “Axe Chocolate”?

  27. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Is his right wrist bigger and more muscular than his left wrist?

  28. Posted by InfiniteGuest | June 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Ask him if he can get you a better deal than EB, but get right in his face, like, “Answer the question, Charlie, I said shut the fuck up, no, ANSWER THE QUESTION!”
    Good luck.

  29. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    @29 incredible visual of Gas-bag in front of the ol’ vanity mirror in the morning.

  30. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Ask him if the rumors of him besting Dyl Rat with a phallus phalanx in the Equinox steam room are true.

  31. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Prosciutto di Parma or Sopressata?

  32. Posted by NAS Keflavik boi | June 24, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Watch out for the “Danza Slap”, bessalina

  33. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    First: get the dirt on all the other talking heads.
    Second: have him cough up his sources.
    Third: get personal.

  34. Posted by Clown Capital | June 24, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Bess,
    Charlie told me to deliver this message to you:
    “I’m gonna grind on every piece of p*ssy that walks through that door…”
    Good luck tonight.

  35. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Gun, or cannoli?

  36. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Tell him you have to go the bathroom and ask if that’s alright. Then go for the revolver that Greg hid there for you.
    Be prepared for Chas to frisk your crotch before he lets you go though.
    (for the lazy/forgetful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymoGJsaSS6c&feature=related)

  37. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Tell him if he wants to “bait” you anymore he’ll have to spend 3 weeks as a greenhorn baiting pots on the “Northwestern” first. That’s after we get through with Six Sigma boy.
    ~Sig

  38. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Uh….I was wondering….are there any jobs open on the “Northwestern” now by chance. Do you fish in Argentinian waters?
    ~Gov. Sanford
    Fucked Up, SC

  39. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Bess: Get there early and hide the ShamWow in the lady’s room. After a bit, excuse yourself to powder your nose. Then come out with it and mop the floor with him. Drop the ShamWow and walk out the door. Don’t run.
    ~Don Vito

  40. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Rumor is Babbo…pass it on.

  41. Posted by Lowly Assistant | June 24, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Sasha or Yan? He’ll know what’s up.

  42. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Charlie is more Carlo than Sollozzo.

  43. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    top or bottom?

  44. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Actually, my sources are telling me Locanda Verde.

  45. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    -39/42
    Aint going to work. I am also at the dinner tonight, and Chaz’s folk have already reached out about leaving my laser at home.
    -Mexican Coke Shark.

  46. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Do he and D Rat grill burgers and drink cold uns on the weekend together?

  47. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    i saw charlie once at Stew Leonards in Norwalk…he’s a midget italian greaseball scumbag but he’s got GREAT calves

  48. Posted by Anal_yst | June 24, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I got $10 on Times Square Olive Garden, ya’ know, for old times’ sake

  49. Posted by Investorcluzo | June 24, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    bess, you’re gonna break my heart if you sleep with that guy…just say no!
    ask him if they need a good looking black guy who knows more about the markets than haines (and less bluster) to work with erin on the “squawk on the street” segment.

  50. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    As him if he’s a Danielle or a Dina…ohh or Teresa.

  51. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    47 Why is that? Cause its so convenient – NOT. Or intimate. Ditto. I can believe Babbo though, since its doubtful any of us will be able to get past the hostess.

  52. Posted by Perkins Maxwell | June 24, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    @Anal_yst: Why Times Square? Is that where Bess and C’s great romance began?

  53. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    my sources tell me a meatlocker in jersey.

  54. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Muscle Milk or raw eggs?

  55. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    54 On the chance its Campagnolo, I’m going to peek in on my way home from the gym tonight. Imagine actually seeing the elusive Ms. Levin? That ranks with finding out the identity of client 11 (or whatever number it was).

  56. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    it’s clearly Elaine’s, which Charlie mentions all the time.

  57. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    San Pietro, the site of all Charlie’s big dinners.

  58. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Ask him if he’s Mark Sanford’s Argentinian friend.

  59. Posted by Investorcluzo | June 24, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    what are the odds charlie shows up (okay, calls in) tomorrow with a raspy voice talking about his latest scoop? $10 if bess yells “dealbreaker” in the background…
    I’m going with @60, he loves san pietro. elaines is more of his “guys night” place.

  60. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    it’s san pietro. confirmed.

  61. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Ask him if his Stuy Town apartment is rent controlled and if he says yes say “just like Charles Rangel”

  62. Posted by Investorcluzo | June 24, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    @63 – if you’re correct, I’ll stop by on my way home from the office which is a block away from SP. anyone know how to post pics on this board?

  63. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Don’t do this Bess. This is a setup. They want to take your picture and blackmail you.

  64. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    @ 33, you’d think the ‘i mean come on’ chuck, would opt for the higher end Equinox, but NOPE…you’ll find him slumming it at the NYSC on 6th ave(Rockefeller center). Suffice it to say, the camera is wayyyy flattering on the guy.

  65. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    DATE and OCCASSION he was devirgenized.

  66. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Who is exactly Erin B dating?
    (Some names were mentioned)

  67. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    If he really cared about her he would meet her at Ulysses.

  68. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I’m interested in this “some reason.” Is Charlie going to Bloomberg with Peg and wants to celebrate? Does it have something to do with Eddie? I’ll totally respect him if he’s coming out.

  69. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    why doesn’t he has Gasbagbinos to perpetuate his legacy? Having children would give him a new… perspective on how life really works.

  70. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Bess, don’t take your eyes off your drink for ONE SECOND!
    Make Greg wait outside with your getaway car and make sure he leaves the engine running the whole time.
    Not sayin’…

  71. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Ask him what age qualifies people as kids and point out to him that his kid’s criterium does not apply here.

  72. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Why he didn’t break the coked up mexican sharks story?
    @9 …cruel.

  73. Posted by Investorcluzo | June 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    hey, who wants to grab a drink at san pietro? meet me at the bar in 10 min…

  74. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    65 Cluzo, upload the pics to a flickr account or some other picture sharing server. Google images, photobucket, etc…

  75. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    I am Greg’s complete lack of self esteem.

  76. Posted by Investorcluzo | June 24, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I’m not saying they’ve never seen a brother before, but the gestapo at san pietro’s door seemed mighty uncomfortable when I rolled up. I can’t say if our beloved bessy was in the place, as I couldn’t get past the hostess stand – but I can say security is tight, tight, tight!

  77. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Bess -
    Does Charlie get ATM if he gives you an exclusive?

  78. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    With all the stalkers she has here, I bet there would be a lot of interest in an auction for lunch with Bess.

  79. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Bess, how do I gemesome of those nasty num nums?

  80. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Eddie…….. Lambert?

  81. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 11:29 PM
  82. Posted by guest | June 24, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    So is it safe to assume CG is playing hide the salami with Bess right about….now?

  83. Posted by guest | June 25, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    I called my contact at Babbo and it’s not Babbo.

  84. Posted by Chuck Krug | June 25, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Ask him when he’s going to get a real job.

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