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Spira’s Amazing Journal of everything that has ever happened… – Page 4 – TomSpira

Spira History: Lesson 10.4 (Tiger)

Spira’s attention turned to global politics towards the latter part of the ’80s and he quickly developed a rivalry with Mikhail Gorbachev. While rumors abound as to the source of this discord, it is speculated by scholars that Spira was upset at Gorbachev’s response after asking the Soviet Leader, “Am I losing my hair?” Spira unleashed his revenge by dismantling… Read more →

Some accounts are like bread, sometimes you just have to leave them alone and let them rise.

Dude… Spira’s hip, fly, dope and down… with the kids and the MTV and the MP3 files… He knows what’s up…

Spira History: Lesson 10.3 (Panther)

As Spira travelled the world during the fabulous ’80s, he became acquainted with many thousands of people, and attracted quite the following of lovely young ladies. Spira struggled to keep in contact with all of them, and his little black book quickly turned into a large 3-ring binder overflowing with Rolodex cards, cocktail napkins and Polaroids.  Spira knew there had… Read more →

We pursue that which retreats from us…

From: Mike M

Just a warning about Spira… There isn’t an Active Directory he won’t get all up inside. You’ll be hesitant at first but you know you’ll want to let him in. When you do, he will go to town in ways you wouldn’t have imagined and leave you wondering why you waited so long… grateful for the skill he brings. Careful… Read more →

To err is human, to forgive is just not Spira’s style.

The third time’s the charm… but that only applies to people who fail the first two times.

Spira History: Lesson 8

  Disillusioned by the industry, Spira left advertising in the late ’50s and began searching for new pursuits. A lifelong clarinet player, Spira fell in love with the tone and style of the electric guitar. Spira began authoring songs, but his aversion to public press and recognition led him to recruit some young chaps from Liverpool to perform his music.… Read more →

Spira History: Lesson 7

As the United States entered a golden age of prosperity in the 1950s, Spira looked to expand his horizons. He founded an advertising agency on Madison Avenue in 1952 and quickly rose to prominence.  While not officially recognized by the show’s creators, industry insiders are confident that the Mad Men character Don Draper is based on Spira’s exploits as an… Read more →