>> >> He probably had $10 million close to 30 years ago, so I'd guess he is pretty happy.

>> This is the saddest thing I've read recently

I read something sadder recently -- a mother in the US who was crying because she couldn't afford insulin for her child.

Seriously, sure, money doesnt solve all problems. But it sure as heck solves most problems. It adds others, but not as big as the ones it takes away.

(FYI, i've lived across the income spectrum thru my life from $10k/yr w/o healthcare to top 1%)

I think the unwritten part of that sentence is "so he can quit what he's doing whenever he wants, but he chooses to live like this"

Just wait until you read about 2020.