“She was always at ease,” he continued. “She possessed a good mind for business, though business per se didn’t turn her on. She was secure and strong, exceedingly sure of herself. She didn’t take shit from anyone. In other words, it wasn’t possible to intimidate her. She always stood up for herself. If she felt she was being spoken to in a disrespectful manner, she’d say, ‘Excuse me, please don’t talk to me like that.’ ”
