Ambush Interview #58 Sweet T - Page 2 - GoFuckYourself.com

JFK · 09-06-2005, 04:36 PM

Fitty..........SWEET T's

RogerV · 09-06-2005, 04:41 PM

psssst. RogerV remember that money you owe me, don't worry about it you don't have to pay your hosting bill this month..

I'm thinking to my self what a great guy...

iamkathi · 09-06-2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

4. What does it mean when you cross your right and left index fingers in an ?X??

..... If you are smart you will already be there...if not, then you should consider yourself left.

It is also very important to note that no matter how important you are to me...no matter how much I truly and unconditionally love you....no matter how much money you spend with me or how long you have worked for or known me.....I WILL LEAVE YOUR ASS.

--T

This is a FACT. He will leave you. I was left at my first Internext show 2 days after starting to work for NationalNet.

I learned this well known company "secret" FAST.

JFK · 09-06-2005, 04:48 PM

JFK · 09-06-2005, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamkathi

This is a FACT. He will leave you. I was left at my first Internext show 2 days after starting to work for NationalNet.

I learned this well known company "secret" FAST.

awwwwwwwww poor Kathi

baddog · 09-06-2005, 04:50 PM

great read so far. I have to say that I always enjoy the NatNet team and their closing parties are the best.

JFK · 09-06-2005, 04:59 PM

Chris Mallick · 09-06-2005, 05:10 PM

T, tell them what the thumb and forefinger moving closer together means. NO, DON'T!!

Great interview Sleazy; great answers so far TM. Looking forward to more.

Tony is the absolute BEST in my book, it is an honor and pleasure to be his friend.

C

JFK · 09-06-2005, 06:15 PM

Rochard · 09-06-2005, 06:17 PM

Great Interview - and long over due.

SweetT · 09-06-2005, 06:31 PM

DAMN, JFK....can you find some pics where I am not sweating like R Kelly at the Kid's Choice Awards???

I know, its tough, huh?? ;)

OK, let me get back at this for a bit.......

5. Is it true you don?t look at porn? Did you ever own/run porn sites? How were you able to do this not looking at the porn?

I would not say that I *NEVER* look at porn. In all reality now I suspect that I look at porn less than once per month and then it is for business only. The one exception to that was maybe 6 months ago or so when I first met Raven Riley...I just had to go see what she was like...hell, I even JOINED her site!! LOL!!!

Ron are you still hitting my credit card?????

Yes, I did run sites back in the day. Many people here will remember GeorgiaGirls and SweetT's Casting Couch from the old days. Back then, yes, I looked at it every day, all day. After a while, however, you kind of get immuned to it. I found myself seeing a hot looking young girl at the mall and instead of thinking about how I could "close the sale", I was only interested in how many joins she could do in a day and how well she could retain members. After a few years of that, I was done. Now, I spend my days looking at spreadsheets, P&L reports, and trade publications. Boring, huh? ;)

--T

JFK · 09-06-2005, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

DAMN, JFK....can you find some pics where I am not sweating like R Kelly at the Kid's Choice Awards???

I know, its tough, huh?? ;)

OK, let me get back at this for a bit.......

5. Is it true you don?t look at porn? Did you ever own/run porn sites? How were you able to do this not looking at the porn?

I would not say that I *NEVER* look at porn. In all reality now I suspect that I look at porn less than once per month and then it is for business only. The one exception to that was maybe 6 months ago or so when I first met Raven Riley...I just had to go see what she was like...hell, I even JOINED her site!! LOL!!!

Ron are you still hitting my credit card?????

Yes, I did run sites back in the day. Many people here will remember GeorgiaGirls and SweetT's Casting Couch from the old days. Back then, yes, I looked at it every day, all day. After a while, however, you kind of get immuned to it. I found myself seeing a hot looking young girl at the mall and instead of thinking about how I could "close the sale", I was only interested in how many joins she could do in a day and how well she could retain members. After a few years of that, I was done. Now, I spend my days looking at spreadsheets, P&L reports, and trade publications. Boring, huh? ;)

--T

T I'm trying to find some Cool pics, but you are always found at the Hottest parties, so there is NO shame in the sweat

PS. Try Black NO sweat

SweetT · 09-06-2005, 06:45 PM

6. Do you still like mints?

Mints, or "mints"? hehehehe I can only assume that you are talking about mints in the metaphoric sense. So without getting into a lot of detail let me say that there was a time in my life where I was VERY indulgent.....there was very few things legal or illegal that I did not try but that was WAY before I got into this industry. In fact most people here have heard me say at one time or another "I will try anything twice....yes, twice.....because you never know about the first time". While I am not one to judge anyone or to point fingers I have chosen to be more selective on what vices I indulge in.....hell, be careful if you ever open my closet door, a whole BUNCH of skeltons will fall out and may hurt somebody.

--T

KingK7 · 09-06-2005, 06:47 PM

Hehe great pics, and a good interview

davidd · 09-06-2005, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

If I hold up the "x" sign, that you refer to above, that is my international sign for "NO DRAMA".

Why is this concept so hard to understand? Preach it brother...

I have my own laundry list of issues that I deal with on my own... why do I have to hear about your numerous ex-boyfriends (pimp wanna be's). I have spent many hours (minutes) generating this buzz, and do not need it killed listening to drama... that in the end is far too tedious.

SweetT · 09-06-2005, 06:51 PM

7. How did you fall in love with GreyGoose and why Grapefruit juice?

In 1998 a real good friend of mine in Las Vegas, that just happens to be the largest liquor distributor in Vegas, told me about a new Vodka that was being released by Sidney Frank (the guy that brought us Jagermeister) and said I should try it. That day he and I had a single shot of Grey Goose Vodka that was poured from the 2nd bottle to ever enter the United States. Being a Vodka drinker, I was hooked by the taste but even more excited about his story.....

From Forbes 9/10/04: "With Jägermeister established, Frank, then 77, set out to create his fortune in vodka. His rationale: "A bottle of Absolut sells for $20 a bottle. Vodka is just water and alcohol, so if I sold a bottle for $30, the $10 difference is almost all profit." Frank was convinced rich folks would pay $15 for a martini or $10 for a cosmopolitan if the drinks were mixed with the world's best vodka."

It is the same thought process we have used for NatNet for so many years...people will pay a little more for the best. So, to that end we started having it at all of our parties, at our old hospitality suites, and even went so far as to have it shipped to Curacao for the shows there. In addition, we have been sending Grey Goose gift baskets as Christmas Gifts every year since about 1999.
.
As for the Grapefruit juice....remember that the correct answer is WHITE grapefruit juice. The reason is because I do not drink sweet drinks combined with Alcohol. It is the sugar in most cocktails that makes you wake up and wonder why your head feels like you were run over by a mack truck. This is why so many people have called me a spoiled brat because I would not accept pink grapefruit juice or sweet grapefruit juice....but always remember, there is a method to my madness

On other note, the drink of choice now is no longer Grey Goose and Grapefruit. I now drink a drink that we affectionately call a "Ken Lawson" because he invented it. It is Grey Goose mixed with Diet Sprite ZERO with just a TINY, TINY, TINY splash of Orange Juice. It is quite refreshing, actually.

--T

JFK · 09-06-2005, 06:51 PM

SweetT · 09-06-2005, 07:00 PM

8. Talk about your houses and properties. Pics. Describe the NatNet suite at the Georgia Dome.

I am not like a bunch of people in this business that have houses all over the world. At this point, I own my primary residence which is located in South Atlanta. It is about 5,000 square feet and sits on about an acre and a half of property. On the property I have a gunite pool, a tennis court, and a two slip boat dock with my boats in it. The lake is only about 900 acres (small by most Georgia lakes) but it is plenty large enough for us to ski, knee board, wake board, intertube and just generally play on.

I have another home in the North Georgia Mountains that I had built about 5 years ago. It is more like a mountain cabin...an all wood structure on two floors with huge decks off the back of both floors overlooking the mountains. I actually rent that house out when I am not there...which is a good thing since I have only been there three times since I built it (and one of those was to check on the flooring that needed to be replaced after a water pipe burst on the Master Bedroom level). Several people that post on this board have actually been in that house more times than I have....but that is why I built it in the first place.

I have a condo in Buckhead, which is the party district of Atlanta. We use that place for when we are in town partying and don't want to go all the way back to the South Side at the end of the night. We also use it for when we have clients that want to come to town and visit so that they can stay somewhere better than a hotel.

Currently, I have plans on my desk for a 9800 Square Foot home that will be be my primary residence in a different part of Atlanta so that I can send my Son to the #1 School System in the country. I was going to send him to private school, but this system is better than most private schools and it is in a very good part of Metro Atlanta that has a world class Recreation Department with super organized sports and extra curricular activities. In addition, I am in the process of closing on a condo outside of Daytona Beach Florida that will be just like my house in the mountains, in that we will rent it out when we are not there. Lastly, I have often talked about buying a place in Vegas but everytime I get to town to look at places, I get side tracked...so maybe one day I will do that, too

As for pics, I will see what I can dig up later this week. I think I have an arial of my house and some pics of the mountain house while it was being built. Let me see what I can find

--T

Jman · 09-06-2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

7. How did you fall in love with GreyGoose and why Grapefruit juice?

In 1998 a real good friend of mine in Las Vegas, that just happens to be the largest liquor distributor in Vegas, told me about a new Vodka that was being released by Sidney Frank (the guy that brought us Jagermeister) and said I should try it. That day he and I had a single shot of Grey Goose Vodka that was poured from the 2nd bottle to ever enter the United States. Being a Vodka drinker, I was hooked by the taste but even more excited about his story.....

From Forbes 9/10/04: "With Jägermeister established, Frank, then 77, set out to create his fortune in vodka. His rationale: "A bottle of Absolut sells for $20 a bottle. Vodka is just water and alcohol, so if I sold a bottle for $30, the $10 difference is almost all profit." Frank was convinced rich folks would pay $15 for a martini or $10 for a cosmopolitan if the drinks were mixed with the world's best vodka."

It is the same thought process we have used for NatNet for so many years...people will pay a little more for the best. So, to that end we started having it at all of our parties, at our old hospitality suites, and even went so far as to have it shipped to Curacao for the shows there. In addition, we have been sending Grey Goose gift baskets as Christmas Gifts every year since about 1999.
.
As for the Grapefruit juice....remember that the correct answer is WHITE grapefruit juice. The reason is because I do not drink sweet drinks combined with Alcohol. It is the sugar in most cocktails that makes you wake up and wonder why your head feels like you were run over by a mack truck. This is why so many people have called me a spoiled brat because I would not accept pink grapefruit juice or sweet grapefruit juice....but always remember, there is a method to my madness

On other note, the drink of choice now is no longer Grey Goose and Grapefruit. I now drink a drink that we affectionately call a "Ken Lawson" because he invented it. It is Grey Goose mixed with Diet Sprite ZERO with just a TINY, TINY, TINY splash of Orange Juice. It is quite refreshing, actually.

--T

I remember one year in Montreal where you could try ANY Liquor store they where all out of Grey Goose.

Oh and there was this Magick Bus floating all over the City ;-)

T got the magick stick

SweetT · 09-06-2005, 07:01 PM

Oh, almost forgot about the Georgia Dome.....the Suite at the Georgia Dome is one of my favorite investments yet. It is a 28 person suite with it's own everything. I am on a waiting list to get one more centered in the dome, but this one is fine for now. It sits closer to the 20 yard line but the way the dome is built there is not a bad seat in the house. In addition, there are two TV's that will show the replays or other games (yes, we have the Sunday Ticket) or when the kids get tired it will even show the cartoon network

I have a sneaking suspicion that after this weekend there will be plenty of pictures of the suite online.

--T

Nickatilynx · 09-06-2005, 07:25 PM

Interesting read

SweetT has always been one of the nicest blokes in the biz.

Even though he won't host me

;-))

Matt Collins · 09-06-2005, 08:03 PM

JFK, I gotta say I love the pictures. What a trip down memory lane, the good times over the years and more importantly, the great friends I have made in this business.

Even though I know most of these answers (having known Tony for more than 10 years), its still a great read!

Another great Ambush Interview Sleazy!!

Matt

BTW...Tony has taken off and left me on many occasions...

Zebra · 09-06-2005, 08:28 PM

Awesome interview and a great guy!
One of the first times I ever hung out with Tony was at the Famous Door in New Orleans in 2000.
I now measure all nights against that one. Ah, memories...

JFK · 09-06-2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Collins

JFK, I gotta say I love the pictures. What a trip down memory lane, the good times over the years and more importantly, the great friends I have made in this business.

Even though I know most of these answers (having known Tony for more than 10 years), its still a great read!

Another great Ambush Interview Sleazy!!

Matt

BTW...Tony has taken off and left me on many occasions...

Thanks Matt

JFK · 09-06-2005, 08:37 PM

this was a great one

http://www.fubarwebmasters.com/archi...terparty46.htm

LexiLexxx · 09-06-2005, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

Oh, almost forgot about the Georgia Dome.....the Suite at the Georgia Dome is one of my favorite investments yet. It is a 28 person suite with it's own everything. I am on a waiting list to get one more centered in the dome, but this one is fine for now. It sits closer to the 20 yard line but the way the dome is built there is not a bad seat in the house. In addition, there are two TV's that will show the replays or other games (yes, we have the Sunday Ticket) or when the kids get tired it will even show the cartoon network

I have a sneaking suspicion that after this weekend there will be plenty of pictures of the suite online.

--T

Ya, know it!!!
Kick ass, interview :-)

Girls, you should hear this man's accent, meowwwwwwwwww!

I'am so excited to meet you...everybody loves you man.

kaktuz · 09-07-2005, 12:03 AM

very cool interview keep going ;)

PersianKitty · 09-07-2005, 12:04 AM

had a 24 person suite at the Seahawks game this past Friday.. was very nice.

Interesting reading through this interview as a sit here drinking.. my "sweet tea"

SweetT · 09-07-2005, 12:45 AM

PK....how are you, sweetness? I just got back home (3:41am for those on the wrong coast) and was trying to get caught up and seeing your name reminded me of another great story....maybe if I have time I will tell the story of Persian Kitty and Georgia Girls....it is a great read

For the rest of you night owls I will answer a few more questions and then I have to get some rest....it has been a LONG day

--T

P.S. In case you didn't know, my nickname originates from Sweet Tea as it is my favorite drink of all time. Where I come from, we call my Mothers Cavi-tea because of how sweet it is

the Shemp · 09-07-2005, 01:04 AM

all the partying and babe chasing aside, Tony runs a tight hosting company and thats what really counts ......

PersianKitty · 09-07-2005, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

PK....how are you, sweetness? I just got back home (3:41am for those on the wrong coast) and was trying to get caught up and seeing your name reminded me of another great story....maybe if I have time I will tell the story of Persian Kitty and Georgia Girls....it is a great read

For the rest of you night owls I will answer a few more questions and then I have to get some rest....it has been a LONG day

--T

P.S. In case you didn't know, my nickname originates from Sweet Tea as it is my favorite drink of all time. Where I come from, we call my Mothers Cavi-tea because of how sweet it is

I'm purring along as usual. Glad to see this interview.

Being a transplanted 'Bama gal, I just about always have a glass of tea around, but alas.. my 'sweet' is now sweet 'n low rather than sugar. People think I'm silly when I go to Starbucks and order iced black tea. It was humorous to watch my boys when we visited the Southern states a few years a back at the restaurants when they'd say they wanted iced tea and the server would ask "sweet tea"?

SweetT · 09-07-2005, 01:08 AM

9. What kind of car(s) do you own? Boats? Other toys? Pics

Again, I am not like a lot of people on this board with a ton of fancy cars. I am not one that likes sports cars (due mainly to my stature) and I have never been into the big imports (even though I have often thought of getting one). At this point, my personal car collection consists of a couple of Lincoln Navigators and a Dodge Pick Up Truck. Now, if you being to include company cars then you can throw in all of the Toxxic Vehicles and NatNet Vehicles but that is not what gives this crowd a woody, anyway.

Sorry to disappoint.

As for boats, I have two at the house. A 21 foot ski boat and a 28 foot pontoon boat. We use the ski boat to play in and we use the pontoon boat to put a bunch of people on and go troll around the lake and get intoxicated. As I get older, I prefer the latter

--T

SweetT · 09-07-2005, 01:10 AM

10. What are you RULES IN LIFE?

LOL! Well this has nothing to do with business just on life in general. SweetT's Four Golden Rules:

Rule #1: Have Fun. No matter what. Period.
Rule #2: No Regrets. Everything that has happened to you, good, bad or indifferent is what makes you YOU.
Rule #3: Deny it 'til the end. I don't care how much proof you have! LOL!!! (this one is more of a joke, but can work in many instances)
Rule #4: Tony will leave you ass. (Did we cover this already?) ;)

--T

Mike69 · 09-07-2005, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

3. What's the big deal about the 'chase'? Why do you like it so much?

hehehe.....getting personal, now are we?? People often see me at clubs/resturaunts/conventions with different girls all the time. I explain to them that I love "the chase". It is something that comes from deep inside me. I think it also has to do with my Sales background. I like to idenitfy the prospect, make the pitch and close the sale. If I don't close it today, I will try harder to close it tomorrow...then even harder the next day....until I finally close it.....but after it is closed, I want to turn it over to someone else to do the maintenance on the account and I immediately start looking for the next prospect......
--T

Well thats cool.. so when I come to Atlanta this weekend.. I guess that means that you'll do all the hard work with the girls, "to close the the deal".. and I'll take of the "details" .. .... cool.. sounds like an awsome plan.. !

Mike69 · 09-07-2005, 01:32 AM

opppss.. remind me to change Lexi's host file to not find GFY tomorrow

reviewcash · 09-07-2005, 01:46 AM

I have been with NatNet for about 4 years and then with Strictly Hosting (of which NatNet purchased) for a couple of years before that. The service is unparralleled.

Vitasoy · 09-07-2005, 01:48 AM

Another great interview in the making.

JFK · 09-07-2005, 02:51 AM

JFK · 09-07-2005, 02:57 AM

Rick Latona · 09-07-2005, 08:44 AM

During my early days in this industry, Tony Morgan helped me more than anyone. I have mad respect for him. Once again, you'd have to pry my hosting account with National Net from my cold dead fingers.

JFK · 09-07-2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Latona

During my early days in this industry, Tony Morgan helped me more than anyone. I have mad respect for him. Once again, you'd have to pry my hosting account with National Net from my cold dead fingers.

If that is NOT a recommendation , I dont know what is !!!

RogerV · 09-07-2005, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetT

10. What are you RULES IN LIFE?

LOL! Well this has nothing to do with business just on life in general. SweetT's Four Golden Rules:

Rule #1: Have Fun. No matter what. Period.
Rule #2: No Regrets. Everything that has happened to you, good, bad or indifferent is what makes you YOU.
Rule #3: Deny it 'til the end. I don't care how much proof you have! LOL!!! (this one is more of a joke, but can work in many instances)
Rule #4: Tony will leave you ass. (Did we cover this already?) ;)
--T

#4 is really called the "Ninja Move" when you have a girl

For those who don't know Sweet T is a Ninja master LOL

Xenophage · 09-07-2005, 10:42 AM

Nice I have known T for a long long time. Great guy looking forward to this interview

Chris Mallick · 09-07-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFK

Caption Reads... "Later that night...." LOL!

TM, you were scatching your head in that blackjack game, A LOT!

SleazyDream · 09-07-2005, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Mallick

Caption Reads... "Later that night...." LOL!

TM, you were scatching your head in that blackjack game, A LOT!

lol !!!!!!!

Vanilla DeVille · 09-07-2005, 11:11 AM

Great interview, Sweet T!!! You're awesome, Babe!!

KarupLou · 09-07-2005, 11:13 AM

Tony is without a doubt one of the best guys in this industry. He is the best host in the biz IMO and the best host when you are his guest. As always, he goes above and beyond for his friends and I'm honored to be considered one of his friends. I have met a lot of great people through Tony. Also, the one thing I would like to say is no matter who I have ever spoken to or have listened to I HAVE NEVER HEARD ONE BAD THING SAID ABOUT TONY. That says alot in my book!

Louis

JFK · 09-07-2005, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Mallick

Caption Reads... "Later that night...." LOL!

TM, you were scatching your head in that blackjack game, A LOT!

YES he was . I would have a few more pics from the casino, but they caught me taking that one and started yelling

Shoehorn! · 09-07-2005, 12:22 PM

Another awesome interview so far. Looking forward to the rest of the answers.

aimeesweet · 09-07-2005, 12:22 PM

Tony, a great interview of an even greater guy!

xoxo

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09-06-2005, 04:41 PM	#52
RogerV Banned! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,591	psssst. RogerV remember that money you owe me, don't worry about it you don't have to pay your hosting bill this month.. I'm thinking to my self what a great guy...

09-06-2005, 04:50 PM	#56
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	great read so far. I have to say that I always enjoy the NatNet team and their closing parties are the best.

09-06-2005, 05:10 PM	#58
Chris Mallick Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Marina del Rey, CA, USA Posts: 679	T, tell them what the thumb and forefinger moving closer together means. NO, DON'T!! Great interview Sleazy; great answers so far TM. Looking forward to more. Tony is the absolute BEST in my book, it is an honor and pleasure to be his friend. C __________________ Chris Mallick [email protected]

09-06-2005, 06:31 PM	#61
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	DAMN, JFK....can you find some pics where I am not sweating like R Kelly at the Kid's Choice Awards??? I know, its tough, huh?? ;) OK, let me get back at this for a bit....... 5. Is it true you don?t look at porn? Did you ever own/run porn sites? How were you able to do this not looking at the porn? I would not say that I NEVER look at porn. In all reality now I suspect that I look at porn less than once per month and then it is for business only. The one exception to that was maybe 6 months ago or so when I first met Raven Riley...I just had to go see what she was like...hell, I even JOINED her site!! LOL!!! Ron are you still hitting my credit card????? Yes, I did run sites back in the day. Many people here will remember GeorgiaGirls and SweetT's Casting Couch from the old days. Back then, yes, I looked at it every day, all day. After a while, however, you kind of get immuned to it. I found myself seeing a hot looking young girl at the mall and instead of thinking about how I could "close the sale", I was only interested in how many joins she could do in a day and how well she could retain members. After a few years of that, I was done. Now, I spend my days looking at spreadsheets, P&L reports, and trade publications. Boring, huh? ;) --T __________________

09-06-2005, 06:45 PM	#63
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	6. Do you still like mints? Mints, or "mints"? hehehehe I can only assume that you are talking about mints in the metaphoric sense. So without getting into a lot of detail let me say that there was a time in my life where I was VERY indulgent.....there was very few things legal or illegal that I did not try but that was WAY before I got into this industry. In fact most people here have heard me say at one time or another "I will try anything twice....yes, twice.....because you never know about the first time". While I am not one to judge anyone or to point fingers I have chosen to be more selective on what vices I indulge in.....hell, be careful if you ever open my closet door, a whole BUNCH of skeltons will fall out and may hurt somebody. --T __________________

09-06-2005, 06:47 PM	#64
KingK7 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6,372	Hehe great pics, and a good interview

09-06-2005, 06:51 PM	#66
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	7. How did you fall in love with GreyGoose and why Grapefruit juice? In 1998 a real good friend of mine in Las Vegas, that just happens to be the largest liquor distributor in Vegas, told me about a new Vodka that was being released by Sidney Frank (the guy that brought us Jagermeister) and said I should try it. That day he and I had a single shot of Grey Goose Vodka that was poured from the 2nd bottle to ever enter the United States. Being a Vodka drinker, I was hooked by the taste but even more excited about his story..... From Forbes 9/10/04: "With Jägermeister established, Frank, then 77, set out to create his fortune in vodka. His rationale: "A bottle of Absolut sells for $20 a bottle. Vodka is just water and alcohol, so if I sold a bottle for $30, the $10 difference is almost all profit." Frank was convinced rich folks would pay $15 for a martini or $10 for a cosmopolitan if the drinks were mixed with the world's best vodka." It is the same thought process we have used for NatNet for so many years...people will pay a little more for the best. So, to that end we started having it at all of our parties, at our old hospitality suites, and even went so far as to have it shipped to Curacao for the shows there. In addition, we have been sending Grey Goose gift baskets as Christmas Gifts every year since about 1999. . As for the Grapefruit juice....remember that the correct answer is WHITE grapefruit juice. The reason is because I do not drink sweet drinks combined with Alcohol. It is the sugar in most cocktails that makes you wake up and wonder why your head feels like you were run over by a mack truck. This is why so many people have called me a spoiled brat because I would not accept pink grapefruit juice or sweet grapefruit juice....but always remember, there is a method to my madness On other note, the drink of choice now is no longer Grey Goose and Grapefruit. I now drink a drink that we affectionately call a "Ken Lawson" because he invented it. It is Grey Goose mixed with Diet Sprite ZERO with just a TINY, TINY, TINY splash of Orange Juice. It is quite refreshing, actually. --T __________________

09-06-2005, 07:00 PM	#68
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	8. Talk about your houses and properties. Pics. Describe the NatNet suite at the Georgia Dome. I am not like a bunch of people in this business that have houses all over the world. At this point, I own my primary residence which is located in South Atlanta. It is about 5,000 square feet and sits on about an acre and a half of property. On the property I have a gunite pool, a tennis court, and a two slip boat dock with my boats in it. The lake is only about 900 acres (small by most Georgia lakes) but it is plenty large enough for us to ski, knee board, wake board, intertube and just generally play on. I have another home in the North Georgia Mountains that I had built about 5 years ago. It is more like a mountain cabin...an all wood structure on two floors with huge decks off the back of both floors overlooking the mountains. I actually rent that house out when I am not there...which is a good thing since I have only been there three times since I built it (and one of those was to check on the flooring that needed to be replaced after a water pipe burst on the Master Bedroom level). Several people that post on this board have actually been in that house more times than I have....but that is why I built it in the first place. I have a condo in Buckhead, which is the party district of Atlanta. We use that place for when we are in town partying and don't want to go all the way back to the South Side at the end of the night. We also use it for when we have clients that want to come to town and visit so that they can stay somewhere better than a hotel. Currently, I have plans on my desk for a 9800 Square Foot home that will be be my primary residence in a different part of Atlanta so that I can send my Son to the #1 School System in the country. I was going to send him to private school, but this system is better than most private schools and it is in a very good part of Metro Atlanta that has a world class Recreation Department with super organized sports and extra curricular activities. In addition, I am in the process of closing on a condo outside of Daytona Beach Florida that will be just like my house in the mountains, in that we will rent it out when we are not there. Lastly, I have often talked about buying a place in Vegas but everytime I get to town to look at places, I get side tracked...so maybe one day I will do that, too As for pics, I will see what I can dig up later this week. I think I have an arial of my house and some pics of the mountain house while it was being built. Let me see what I can find --T __________________

09-06-2005, 07:01 PM	#70
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	Oh, almost forgot about the Georgia Dome.....the Suite at the Georgia Dome is one of my favorite investments yet. It is a 28 person suite with it's own everything. I am on a waiting list to get one more centered in the dome, but this one is fine for now. It sits closer to the 20 yard line but the way the dome is built there is not a bad seat in the house. In addition, there are two TV's that will show the replays or other games (yes, we have the Sunday Ticket) or when the kids get tired it will even show the cartoon network I have a sneaking suspicion that after this weekend there will be plenty of pictures of the suite online. --T __________________

09-06-2005, 07:25 PM	#71
Nickatilynx Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: International Gypsy Posts: 819	Interesting read SweetT has always been one of the nicest blokes in the biz. Even though he won't host me ;-))

09-06-2005, 08:03 PM	#72
Matt Collins Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,060	JFK, I gotta say I love the pictures. What a trip down memory lane, the good times over the years and more importantly, the great friends I have made in this business. Even though I know most of these answers (having known Tony for more than 10 years), its still a great read! Another great Ambush Interview Sleazy!! Matt BTW...Tony has taken off and left me on many occasions... __________________ Check out Globally Translated!-Translate your sites and join the global economy! MattLaw -The law firm for webmasters and site owners! ICQ: 254-829-586 Who is this Matt guy? Check out the Ambush Interview Last edited by Matt Collins; 09-06-2005 at 08:06 PM..

09-06-2005, 08:28 PM	#73
Zebra Banned from Kimmy's couch Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Down at Fraggle Rock Posts: 5,091	Awesome interview and a great guy! One of the first times I ever hung out with Tony was at the Famous Door in New Orleans in 2000. I now measure all nights against that one. Ah, memories... __________________ Old School

09-06-2005, 08:37 PM	#75
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	this was a great one http://www.fubarwebmasters.com/archi...terparty46.htm __________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

09-07-2005, 12:03 AM	#77
kaktuz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dream Land Posts: 2,422	very cool interview keep going ;) __________________ EMAIL: admin [AT] kaktuz.com Need Loads of Traffic? Lets Make Business Today!

09-07-2005, 12:04 AM	#78
PersianKitty Meow Media Inc. Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the valley of the sun, cactus, tacos, tequila, and nod Posts: 7,785	had a 24 person suite at the Seahawks game this past Friday.. was very nice. Interesting reading through this interview as a sit here drinking.. my "sweet tea" __________________ Wondering what webmaster programs PK uses? Check them out here!

09-07-2005, 12:45 AM	#79
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	PK....how are you, sweetness? I just got back home (3:41am for those on the wrong coast) and was trying to get caught up and seeing your name reminded me of another great story....maybe if I have time I will tell the story of Persian Kitty and Georgia Girls....it is a great read For the rest of you night owls I will answer a few more questions and then I have to get some rest....it has been a LONG day --T P.S. In case you didn't know, my nickname originates from Sweet Tea as it is my favorite drink of all time. Where I come from, we call my Mothers Cavi-tea because of how sweet it is __________________ Last edited by SweetT; 09-07-2005 at 12:46 AM..

09-07-2005, 01:04 AM	#80
the Shemp congrats to the winners Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Echo Beach Posts: 10,891	all the partying and babe chasing aside, Tony runs a tight hosting company and thats what really counts ...... __________________ i use Vacares...so should you Submit your picture galleries to my site...Outlaw TGP

09-07-2005, 01:08 AM	#82
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	9. What kind of car(s) do you own? Boats? Other toys? Pics Again, I am not like a lot of people on this board with a ton of fancy cars. I am not one that likes sports cars (due mainly to my stature) and I have never been into the big imports (even though I have often thought of getting one). At this point, my personal car collection consists of a couple of Lincoln Navigators and a Dodge Pick Up Truck. Now, if you being to include company cars then you can throw in all of the Toxxic Vehicles and NatNet Vehicles but that is not what gives this crowd a woody, anyway. Sorry to disappoint. As for boats, I have two at the house. A 21 foot ski boat and a 28 foot pontoon boat. We use the ski boat to play in and we use the pontoon boat to put a bunch of people on and go troll around the lake and get intoxicated. As I get older, I prefer the latter --T __________________

09-07-2005, 01:10 AM	#83
SweetT Shank-A-Potamus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 1,756	10. What are you RULES IN LIFE? LOL! Well this has nothing to do with business just on life in general. SweetT's Four Golden Rules: Rule #1: Have Fun. No matter what. Period. Rule #2: No Regrets. Everything that has happened to you, good, bad or indifferent is what makes you YOU. Rule #3: Deny it 'til the end. I don't care how much proof you have! LOL!!! (this one is more of a joke, but can work in many instances) Rule #4: Tony will leave you ass. (Did we cover this already?) ;) --T __________________

09-07-2005, 01:32 AM	#85
Mike69 Canadian, nuff said eh? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Under the coffee maker! Posts: 755	opppss.. remind me to change Lexi's host file to not find GFY tomorrow

09-07-2005, 01:46 AM	#86
reviewcash Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 153	I have been with NatNet for about 4 years and then with Strictly Hosting (of which NatNet purchased) for a couple of years before that. The service is unparralleled. __________________ ReviewCash Converts Your Exit/404 Traffic ! Email [email protected] or ICQ 39325158 - Exclusive Adult DotCom For Each Affiliate

09-07-2005, 01:48 AM	#87
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Another great interview in the making. __________________ [email protected]

09-07-2005, 02:51 AM	#88
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	__________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

09-07-2005, 02:57 AM	#89
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	__________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

09-07-2005, 08:44 AM	#90
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	During my early days in this industry, Tony Morgan helped me more than anyone. I have mad respect for him. Once again, you'd have to pry my hosting account with National Net from my cold dead fingers. __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

09-07-2005, 10:42 AM	#93
Xenophage Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,122	Nice I have known T for a long long time. Great guy looking forward to this interview

09-07-2005, 11:11 AM	#96
Vanilla DeVille Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona! Posts: 8,097	Great interview, Sweet T!!! You're awesome, Babe!! __________________ Kisses, Vanilla DeVille SKYPE: vanilladeville DeVilleDigital Twitter

09-07-2005, 11:13 AM	#97
KarupLou Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 323	Tony is without a doubt one of the best guys in this industry. He is the best host in the biz IMO and the best host when you are his guest. As always, he goes above and beyond for his friends and I'm honored to be considered one of his friends. I have met a lot of great people through Tony. Also, the one thing I would like to say is no matter who I have ever spoken to or have listened to I HAVE NEVER HEARD ONE BAD THING SAID ABOUT TONY. That says alot in my book! Louis

09-07-2005, 12:22 PM	#99
Shoehorn! Die With Your Boots On Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 22,872	Another awesome interview so far. Looking forward to the rest of the answers. __________________

09-07-2005, 12:22 PM	#100
aimeesweet Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,917	Tony, a great interview of an even greater guy! xoxo