"And he's brilliant, and would be really helpful at some of the early stage stuff.
We've never relied on too much stage stuff, but obviously it's nice to have some things with you that provide a bit of a spectacle.
Like the best fiction and film-making, Conder's painting insinuates missing parts, suggests a longer story, off-stage stuff that we don't get to see.
Miller takes us through the 2002 season, running back and forth between actual footage of the A's and staged stuff, much of which looks better than staged games usually do in movies.
Nigel Kennedy, the violin virtuoso known for his unusual outfits, said: "My stage stuff has built up over time so for me it's all a bit organic, but very comfortable to play in.
Some of my favourite designers are PPQ, Chanel, Paul & Joe and Dolce & Gabbana – who are particularly good for stage stuff – but I think we're lucky to have the best high-street shops in the world.
If the aural is emphasised, the visual is not neglected, although this is simply staged stuff that always allows plenty of space for the audience to bring their own imagination to bear on the proceedings.
"I think at the high end, it's not that frothy, but there's a lot of exuberance in the early-stage stuff," said Chris Sacca, an angel investor who has decided to temporarily hold off on new investments until valuations drift lower.
In early-stage stuff, it's one of the key things we look for.
With the later-stage stuff getting dicier, I've been hearing about more IPOs getting pulled.
