From that September, almost 10 years ago, during the Telmex Foundation event, “México Siglo XXI”, destiny will strive to make men coincide. That day, King gave clues, with his intervention, why he had won Carlos’ favor; his character that determined him to fight for his ideals, despite obstacles.
Slim’s public seriousness may have been drawn to Larry’s ease, who had no hesitation in sharing “how extraordinary” he was as a teenager; He said he once cheated on his high school principal, telling him that a classmate had died when he was not.
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The admiration was mutual and that day the communicator agreed with his friend that he would appear on the last show of “Larry King Live” and the promise was fulfilled, with a visit to the interviewer’s house and a dinner, which has since been more and this would result in Ora TV, which is distributed by the giant Hulu.
The camaraderie between them was remarkable, Carlos laughed at Larry’s jokes that this company benefited the businessman more “because he was poor and needed my help.” Slim opened his heart several times in public discussions that only a close relationship could achieve, they even shared the car several times.
Larry also said how important it was for him to know that his friend has what he defined as “one of the best museums in the world,” especially since he was born of Carlos’ inspiration to his wife. that, Soumaya Domit. (who died in 1999). King was able to meet him in 2010.