Some times the best saw is an old saw

Henry Schein’s chairman and CEO Stanley Bergman pulled off this oldie-but-goodie in the opening of a recent speech:

I was most flattered to be invited to share my opinion with you today, especially after an unfortunate experience I had last weekend at an art gallery opening in New York City. I met the artist who asked me, “What’s your opinion of my painting?” I said, “It’s worthless.” He said, “I know, but I’d like to hear it anyway.” Today, I hope that you will find some worth in what I’m going to share …