Rande Gerber Quotes
When times are good, people drink. When times are bad, people drink.
Lippmann was one of the most educated and respected men of his day. Yet he erroneously thought that alcohol would help depression. It actually is a depressant and should be avoided by all who are suffering from depression.
The distinction between recreational drinking and heavy drinking is a subtle one and rarely made until modern times. Most leaders who would not have heavy drinkers in positions of responsibility were usually themselves teetotalers and they were very rare. Heavy drinkers and alcoholics have been in positions of responsibility throughout history including modern times—eg House Ways & Means Chairman Wilbur Mills and Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Peter was unusual in that he made the distinction.
Rande Gerber (born c. 1961/1962) is an American entertainment industry businessman. He founded nightlife companies Midnight Oil and the Gerber Group. A bar and nightlife industry entrepreneur, his portfolio has consisted of restaurants, bars and lounges worldwide. In March 2012, he launched Caliche Rum, and in January 2013, with partners George Clooney and Mike Meldman, launched Casamigos Tequila. He is the founder of the consulting firms Midnight Oil and the Gerber Group, and of Gerber Spirits.
