That and "you can get an astonishingly long way on nothing but gumption". Can you honestly say that the Wired shoe story didn't make you smile? Not even a lit

That and "you can get an astonishingly long way on nothing but gumption". Can you honestly say that the Wired shoe story didn't make you smile? Not even a little? He seems like an interesting guy, and I hope his mystery employer is channeling his energy in useful directions.