When I threw my name in for the #Blackhawks studio host role at WGN Radio, I remember calling Troy Murray to give him a heads up. Not because I was looking for him to put in a good word, but because I respected him that much. He was the soundtrack of the glory days, and the thought of working alongside him felt surreal.
When I got the job, he was somehow more excited than I was. The night it became official, he insisted on taking me out to dinner to celebrate. We sat on an outdoor patio for nearly five hours talking about the role, hockey, and life. He also mixed in some stories from his playing days, stories I’d probably get in trouble for sharing.
I'll never forget this day and how much it meant to have his blessing.
RIP Troy ❤️ https://t.co/qboJId5RBT
[Ace on shark tank]
Ace: Hello Sharks, It’s Ace here.
*Ace doesn’t say anything after this. He stands there and stares directly towards the Sharks. Like 8 seconds goes by*
Mark Cuban: hey Ace. Do you have a business?…
Ace: Ace here.
Robert Herjavec (who is visibly pissed off already and crinkling a piece of paper in his hand): so you’re going to come on here and say nothing? It’s an opportunity of a lifetime. I sold a software company for 300 million and it took me 8 years for anyone to hear me out. And you’re not going to take advantage of what’s right here in front of you? What’s going on here?
Kevin O’Leary: Ace, I want to make money. im out. Fuck you.
Lori (whos tits are looking absolutely huge): Robert! That is rude. give the guy a chance, maybe he’s just nervous. Come on Ace, I know you have it in you. What do you have for us? Why are you here today?
Barbara (also pissed off but not because of Ace it’s because everyone keeps thinking she’s a lesbian): I need a soldier out there I need someone who knows what they want. There’s too much hesitation, and for that reason, I’m out.
Daymond John: Ace, I know it hasn’t went well for you thus far but here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to offer you 250,000 for 70% of your company.
Robert Herjavec: Daymond he hasn’t said anything besides that his name is Ace. Are you crazy? There is nothing here.
Mark Cuban: Robert, hold on. Ace, you should take that deal from Daymond. That’s a good deal and I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t mean it.
Daymond: mark, would you like to go in on that with me? 125,000 each and 35% each way?
*mark pauses. He looks at Ace. Looks back at Daymond. Back to Ace. Back to Daymond*
Mark: let’s do it
*robert Herjavec immediately has a heart attack*
*mark and Daymond swiftly stand up and walk towards ace and shake his hand*
Mark: we’re looking forward to this. You made the right decision.
Daymond: we’re happy for Ace.
Ace: it’s Ace.
*cuts to survivor season 700 commercial*