Value of Howell Industries skyrocketing after New York state attorney general's office abruptly dropped investigation into tax evasion, money-laundering charges following rambling, bumbling grand jury appearance by whistle-blower known only as "Gilligan." Despite legal clean slate, Howell remains firmly ensconced on remote Pacific Island with skeleton staff of trusted associates. Now becoming major private-equity player; recently took largest remaining U.S. maker of ascots, bamboo radios, martini glasses private; distrusts technology, particularly GPS navigation systems. Member since 1964.

http://www.forbes.com/2007/12/11/fictional-characters-wealth-oped-books-fict1507-cx_de_mn_1211fictionalintro.html

I wish I had some of Thurston Howell's $$$ right now. :lol: