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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Money Talks: ?'I went to New York first class. I spent it with the faith that there'd be more money' - artist Kevin Sharkey on making almost 5m and losing it all

Kevin Sharkey lost his fortune in 2008, became homeless, rebuilt his art career, reinvested earnings into galleries, and maintains a live-for-today attitude.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Money Talks: Artist Kevin Sharkey: 'I made very close to 5 million during the Celtic Tiger. After the crash, I ended up homeless'

I loved it, but I spent it with the faith that there'd be more money. I was never going to sit on a suitcase of money out of fear.
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Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Chef JP McMahon: 'Americans will spend 500 or 600 and leave zero tip because they've been told Ireland doesn't have a tipping culture'

Signed a costly lease in 2007, endured the 2008 crash, learned from a burdensome lease dubbed a 'bad mortgage', and continued opening new restaurants.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Chef JP McMahon: 'The most expensive meal I ate recently? About 1,500'

Chef McMahon signed an expensive 2007 lease with personal guarantees, endured the 2008 crash, learned from the experience, and later opened Kombu while pursuing painting.
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