Delusions of distinguished gentlemen

Delusions of distinguished gentlemen

SOME distinguished gentlemen age like fine wine. Others like vinegar — bitter, acidic, overly full of themselves, and best kept sealed. Watching these gentlemen — whether still clinging to influence or plotting a comeback — is a tragic yet darkly comic spectacle. It’s like watching someone perform a role the world has long recast, convinced that stale charm still dazzles, and outdated expertise, still qualifies as wisdom. Let’s begin with a clas…