Meeting One of my Book Fans

Believe it or not, the last time I actually had a minor car accident a low probability event (in addition to the accident) happened (about 3 years ago). I was stopping in front of a red light when someone crashed my car from the behind at very low speed. We both pulled over to the sideline. Both walking out from the cars saying hello to each other. I don't remember, but I guess I at the same time told my name. He then asked me if I had written an option book. Somewhat surprised I told him yes. He told he had been reading my book and that he liked it and that he worked for the investment bank just “across” the street. I guess publishing in quant finance the probability of having readers crashing into your car is very low indeed (at least if the book is not personally attacking someone). The fact that this was very close to the building of an investment bank (in Stamford CT) increased the odds, but still the odds where very low. Every probability is conditional. I had two minor accidents the last 7 years. Both just outside this building, both time someone crashing into my car, but the other guy crashing my car I think for sure never had or never will read my books.

Anyway I prefer readers of my books to crash into my car (at very low speed, and preferabely next time a nice lady) rather than I crashing into their car, otherwise I am afraid it could result in very bad book reviews.

PS his insurance company was good and took well care of damage and gave me a good rental car.