Prope
08-16-2007, 11:34 PM
They squared off to the death....
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/2/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10457847
But, according to newspaper reports, the encounter turned sour when the comic apparently refused to allow the Virgin boss to mention his new service on air even though he had just named one of his new jets after him.
Sir Richard, who has developed something of a reputation for unpredictable behaviour - such as swinging supermodel Kate Moss around his head - was reported to have responded to the "snub" by flinging a mug of water over his host.
Colbert then retaliated by tossing a bottle of water over the 57-year-old businessman.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/2/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10457847
But, according to newspaper reports, the encounter turned sour when the comic apparently refused to allow the Virgin boss to mention his new service on air even though he had just named one of his new jets after him.
Sir Richard, who has developed something of a reputation for unpredictable behaviour - such as swinging supermodel Kate Moss around his head - was reported to have responded to the "snub" by flinging a mug of water over his host.
Colbert then retaliated by tossing a bottle of water over the 57-year-old businessman.