history: My friend just bought a new Bugatti.  I am so envious of him. My friend just bought a new Bugatti. Dang nice! Bugattis are freakin slick_comma_ definitely a dream car...what does your friend do
current: He owns a local insurance company.  I am so envious of him.
next: Well that makes sense.  And I'm sure you can do the same in good time, just stay hungry and be about your paper!