CLAYTON POINT OF VIEW.

The day finally arrived, the day of my thirty third birthday party. It fell on a Thursday, but I had it moved to Friday, a proper party day. Invitees included company executives, my business partners, moguls and tycoons in various sectors of the economy, and my many friends.

The party began by late afternoon.

My plan was for it to extend into the night and possibly the late hours of the morning. The party went on fine. There was enough booze, and the guests indulged ...