A. Alfred Taubman
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"Adolph Alfred Taubman" is an United States/American real estate developer and philanthropist from Michigan. He pioneered the modern shopping mall concept and was described by CBS News as a "legend in retailing" who became wealthy developing upscale shopping malls. He built shopping mall developer Taubman Centers into a retailing powerhouse. He wrote Threshold Resistance: The Extraordinary Career of a Luxury Retailing Pioneer in 2007.If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous businessmen! More A. Alfred Taubman on Wikipedia.

There is more similarity in the marketing challenge of selling a precious painting by Degas and a frosted mug of root beer than you ever thought possible.

Whatever Ms. Brooks chose to do, she did completely on her own without my knowledge or approval. If the need arises, I will vigorously defend myself against any charges.