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Originally Posted by HPLovecraft
I'm not sure if we have any sources indicating he was a bully to his confidants at work, do we? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was always under the impression his rough demeanor was displayed to the media, but to his co-workers it was an unknown (except to his co-workers, of course), though he always appeared respectful enough to those beneath him and over him (and certainly was in his departure speech). Maybe he was a bully and disrespectful to Nonis and co., I'm not sure, but are you actually sure that he was?
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No, can't say for sure. He was a jerk to the media, Without question. However, with this comment was he referring to the media only?
"I can stand here and say 'oh, they didn't like my personality,' but those all become pretexts and excuses later. If you win enough games you can be as obnoxious as you want to be."
I don't know, but this comment is pretty telling. Don't gt me wrong the guy has heart and many good qualities. However, the gruff persona was the environment he created, and confrontation was inevitable.
He'll always be Burke to the end, and that is what gets him respect for character, but to me he's just another stubborn old man who is unwilling to change this late in the game. Even if it is for his own benefit.