Lee Iacocca will always be remembered for bring us the Ford Mustang (applause) and Ford Pinto (sound of groans). He was at one time the CEO of the Ford Motor Company and later of Chrysler. At Chrysler he saved the company from bankruptcy in 1979.
Iacocca was 18th on the list of effective CEOs. He once said: "The kind of people I look for to fill top management spots are the eager beavers, the mavericks. These are the guys who try to do more than they're expected to do - they always reach."
2. Steve Irwin
Answer: Stingray
From 1996 to 2007 Steve Irwin gained fame as "The Crocodile Hunter" in his worldwide television show. Irwin was at times a naturalist, zoologist, conservationist, and herpetologist. His fame, though, rested in his television program and his personality that swept the imagination of fans worldwide. The television program led to the creation of a clinic on animal behavior.
Irwin was adding new footage to a television special he was preparing. He spotted a stingray. Feeling boxed in, the stingray panicked and started stabbing wildly with its tail. The creature was able to complete hundreds of strikes in a few seconds. The stingray's barb pierced his heart, causing him to bleed to death.
3. Lance Ito
Answer: O.J. Simpson
Acting as judge for the O. J. Simpson trial in retrospect was a thankless task. Ito was accused of enjoying the television exposure, allowing too many recesses and sidebars, and allowing the issue of race to be entered into evidence. The 'not guilty' jury decision focused more on the state of racial relations in the United States than the evidence presented, as verified in later court decisions.
Ito's position as judge was eliminated by budget cuts and he chose to retire in 2015. Under California's ethics guidelines he is not allowed to discuss any aspect of the Simpson trial.
4. Ivan the Terrible
Answer: Killed son
Some point out that the word 'terrible' should be translated as 'formidable'. Essentially, he ruled Russia from 1533 until his death in 1584. There are disvergent accounts of Ivan's complex personality. He was described as intelligent and devout, given to rages, and prone to episodic outbreaks.
In one such outburst, he killed his son and heir Ivan Ivanovich, leaving the throne to a week inept younger brother.
5. Julio Iglesias
Answer: To All the Girls I Loved Before
Julio Iglesias is a true international singing star. He has recorded 37 albums. mostly in Spanish as Spain is the center of his career. His most popular ballad in English is "To All the Girls I Loved Before". However, it is not a solo but a duet with country star Willie Nelson recorded in 1985. He was to release his solo version in 2012.
"To all the girls I've loved before
Who traveled in and out my door
I'm glad they came along
I dedicate this song
To all the girls I've loved before
To all the girls I once caressed
And may I say, I've held the best -
For helping me to grow, I owe a lot, I know
To all the girls I've loved before."
6. Don Imus
Answer: Shock Jock
The term 'shock Jock' has become somewhat archaic as radio stations no longer have the ways and means to promote a disc jockey who says outrageous and controversial statements on the air and pulls pranks on his audience and community - not to mention the lawsuits that might be generated. But Don Imus was one of the first.
As time passed he maintained this basic persona but became more political. His simulcast radio show was televised and politicians strove to get on the air for exposure. He also started a ranch for cancer stricken children. In 2018 he retired and sold most of his property.
7. Harold Ickes
Answer: New Deal
Harold Ickes was only one of two to serve the entire presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, the other being Frances Perkins. He was a leader in what Roosevelt called his 'New Deal'.
He was considered a liberal spokesman, an orator, and supporter of racial causes and although politically expedient, he did remove segregation in areas of his direct control. He had been the president of the Chicago NAACP.
8. Allen Iverson
Answer: What are we talking about? Practice?
Allen Iverson was criticized by his coach and teammates for skipping practices. Iverson held a press conference and told his side of the accusation. Here is a clip:
"I'm supposed to be the franchise player, and we're talking about practice. I mean listen, we're sitting here talking about practice, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we're talking about practice. Not the game that I go out there and die for and play every game like it's my last but we're talking about practice man".
During his rant Iverson said 'practice' twenty times. See the whole thing on Youtube.
9. Laura Ingraham
Answer: Conservative activist
Laura Ingraham is the most vocal of all female voices on modern conservative causes. She has been a firm supporter of the Trump administration and has been influenced by Ronald Reagan, Robert Bork and Pat Buchanan. Her opinions are aired through both radio and television.
Although she has been adamantly against same sex legislation, she modified her position when her brother was diagnosed with AIDS.
10. Robert Irvine
Answer: Chef
Robert Irvine learned to cook during his ten year service in the British navy. Since then he has been a frequent host to a variety of cooking related shows on the Food Network.
I remember a cook frying a hamburger and Irvine pointed out that he had not seasoned the meat. The frycook said there was no need as there was salt and pepper on the table. This resulted in a vicious tongue-lashing. Irvine has always preached freshness in foods and hates microwaves.
Recently he left the field of cooking and became a talk show host. His interviewees appear to be people that couldn't quite make it to Jerry Springer; however, no violence or fighting is allowed. Irvine is also a bodybuilder with bulging muscles that may deter physical aggressive behavior.
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