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Rene Rivkin

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The Resume

    (June 6, 1944-May 1, 2005)
    Millionaire stockbroker fell from grace after being convicted of insider trading (2003)
    Committed suicide at age 61

Why he might be annoying:

    He smoked cigars.
    He was portly.
    He was a self-described atheist.
    He was questioned concerning the death of model Caroline Byrne, his executive assistant's girlfriend, who allegedly committed suicide in Sydney (1995).
    It was suggested she was killed to cover up her knowledge of corrupt business practices and a homosexual affair between him and his assistant.
    He purchased a large number of Qantas Airways shares after being tipped-off about a potential merger between the carrier and another airline (May 2003).
    He repeatedly put off serving time in prison by producing medical certificates stating various illnesses.
    He suffered from manic depression.
    He attempted suicide with an overdose of prescription medication (2004).
    His suicide surprised few, as he said shortly before taking his life 'I find it very convenient that all you do is fall asleep and never wake up again. There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't hurt.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a Russian Jew born and raised in China until parents migrated to Australia when he was 7 (1951).
    He earned a law degree at Sydney University (1969).
    He was a self-made millionaire before he went crooked.
    He enjoyed exotic cars and luxury yachts.
    He had a large circle of friends and associates.
    After his conviction Australia's corporate regulator banned him for life from providing financial services.
    He underwent surgery for several benign brain tumors.
    He was estranged from his wife of 32 years and his 5 kids at the time of his death.

Credit: Scar Tactics


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 22 Votes: 40.91% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 49 Votes: 59.18% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 78 Votes: 48.72% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 30 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 34 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 35 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 61 Votes: 70.49% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 66 Votes: 65.15% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 119 Votes: 66.39% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 128 Votes: 71.88% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 537 Votes: 69.65% Annoying