Today is Paul Cole's birthday.  Paul is my former NYC roommate from the early 90's (do the math).  He and his wife, Kelly, are two of my dearest friends.  They've been with me in good times (many of them) and bad (many of them, also).  What I most appreciate and admire about Paul is his sense of integrity and honesty, his straightforwardness, bluntness and his ability to "tell it like it is."  I have often been the beneficiary of those qualities.  He has been my adviser, my confidante, my teacher, but mostly, my friend.  Paul's ability to adapt  and "think outside of the box," while staying within the parameters of what is legal, ethical, and fair in both his personal and professional life have allowed he and Kelly to not only survive in the real estate market of NYC (their current professions), but  also to thrive.  

As we have reached that point called, "mid-life," I am honored to go through it with a friend like Paul from whom I continue to learn.  Happy Birthday, Paul, and here's to many more years and many more laughs!

BTW, if you are looking for an apartment in NYC, from personal experience I can highly recommend, Paul and Kelly Cole 
http://www.corcoran.com/agents/Listings.aspx?userid=KGC&region=NYC