May 31, 2002 1:39 AM

More thoughts on Richard Monopoli

Richard Monopoli's real estate award this week intrigued me. When the award was announced, the auditorium full of people cracked up. So, given that Mr. Monopoli is probably an intense and driven businessman, this situation brings us to the task of maintaining Mr. Monopoli's deal-making, likely-Armani-wearing authority. The question: To keep a situation business-professional, what should Richard Monopoli avoid?

-Accepting a bank error in his favor.

-Maturation of his life insurance, Xmas fund and building and loan.

-Street repairs. General repairs.

-School tax. Poor tax. Income tax refunds.

-Inheriting.

-Going to jail. Getting out of jail free.

-Advancing to go. Going back three spaces. (Meaning to be interpreted later in 21st century.)

-Election as chairman of the board. Bank dividends. Sales of stock.

-A ride on the Reading, the nearest railroad (if it does not happen to be Reading; see "ride on the Reading" item), Boardwalk, Illinois Avenue, the nearest utility, and St. Charles Place.

-Doctor and hospital fees. Beauty contests. Grand opera openings. Services.

Thoughts?