One can't help but admire him. His art collection, now housed in its own museum at the State University of New York at Purchase, is something to behold. Whether it was Neuberger's artistic sensibility or the firm's devotion to client service, McKerrow found a style of business in this cosmopolitan firm that was compatible with his own intellect. He eagerly embraced the opportunity. For three years, the McKerrows enjoyed the life of corporate expatriots, immersing themselves in the culture of France, taking every opportunity to travel in Europe and farther afield, and feeling pride in the accomplishment of overcoming communication barriers and establishing friendships.
People have many acquaintances, but true friendships develop very slowly, and they go very deep.
The McKerrows returned, rather reluctantly, to New York. But sometimes, on a really beautiful day, a walk in Central Park just doesn't seem enough. If one asks Martin McKerrow if he has regrets, he is quick to reply that you can't change the past, so regrets are a waste of time. He is, however, thinking increasingly about the future and retirement. I often have to cancel personal plans at the last minute to attend to business.