Brewster's millions
by George Barr McCutcheon · first published 1902
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> pondering how absurd amount of money… You may enjoy reading Brewster’s Millions, or watching one of the many movie adaptations made over the years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster's_Millions
on “Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Names Son to Replace Him” ↗…Gates has a hundred thousand millions. Personally I probably wouldn't spend it because figuring out how to spend it sounds like hard work. I think this idea was first explored in trashy 1902 comedy novel Brewster's Millions, but is somewhat true.
on “My new deadline: 20 years to give away virtually all my wealth” ↗