Ezekiel Emanuel: preference

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…2009, to the New York Times, you said, I quote: “I don’t have a car. I don’t have a TV. Don’t have a house. I do, however, have four cell phones, so go figure.” Is this efficient, or was that a temporary state of affairs that was remedied? No, I still don’t have a car. I ride a bike and take public transportation. I do now have a house. I love houses. I love renovating houses. I have one cell phone because I don’t work for the government, don’t need the multiple. And it’s a personal cell phone, so no one can complain I’m using public or even university funds on other things. But I tend, on a personal level, to have an ascetic element. I don’t have fancy clothes. I don’t have a lot of fancy furniture and stuff. But I do splurge on experiences because I think having good experiences and interesting experiences are what create a rich life. They’re more memorable. I like the experience of eating food. I like the experience of meeting people. So that’s where I spend my money. So, you will not find me with a lot of material items, but you will find me trying to get a lot of interesting experiences. And, finally, what is it you wish to do next, including your next book, but not only?…

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