PREMIUM: Approaching 70 David Shapiro, gets philosophical. Wonderful insights from a lifelong β€œgiver”.

My long-time friend David Shapiro is now approaching a major milestone, a 70th birthday which he intends celebrating by running the New York marathon.
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LONDON β€” In almost four decades of journalism, you get to meet many people. Most drift on after their 15 minutes or little longer of fame. But a few make such a major contribution that they are never allowed to stray far from the public arena. My long-time friend David Shapiro is one of those rare souls. He is now approaching a major milestone, a 70th birthday which he intends celebrating by running the New York marathon. In this week's edition of The Old Firm, I used the opportunity of a trip to Johannesburg to visit with him and broaden our usual agenda. What transpired was just what you'd expect from a deeply generous and highly principled man – a treasure chest of life lessons and advice. No wonder David is South Africa's favourite investment markets commentator. – Alec Hogg

I'm in Johannesburg with my good friend David Shapiro. David, lovely coming to these offices in Melrose Arch. You've moved to the other side of the highway now.

___STEADY_PAYWALL___

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