No, I agree that it's rational. Just that the saying doesn't fit. ;-) Also, in this case, there wasn't a long recruitment duration. He was kicked out by the bo

No, I agree that it's rational. Just that the saying doesn't fit. ;-) Also, in this case, there wasn't a long recruitment duration. He was kicked out by the board somewhat abruptly due to a scandal and Larry Ellison went on record saying he thought it was a stupid move. Within weeks he was hired. I think Larry respected the guy, didn't care about his scandal, saw an opportunity, and jumped on it.