A compilation of this past week’s Twitter messages – from the serious to the whimsical – from some top names in technology.
“Prepare for non-stop tabloid and Twitter barrage about Sinead O’Connor’s new marriage. Just warning yiz.”
– Adrian Weckler, digital editor of The Sunday Business Post
“Battling through NY’s Penn Station at rush hour. This truly is the Passive Aggressive’s Mecca.”
– Mark Little, founder of Storyful
“To the Dáil! (Cue Batman-esq transition).”
– James Whelton, tech entrepreneur and first person to hack the iPod Nano
“13 quid for a coke and a beer, hello Paris.”
– Pat Phelan, director of products and innovation, MAXROAM
“Hey, lady, it’s OK if you leave some of the perfume in the bottle. #gasping”
– Chuck Hollis, EMC CTO and blogger
“Dinner server to me: Do you want rice?’ ‘Please.’ ‘You sure?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘We don’t have anymore.’ Me: ‘…’”
– Jack Dorsey, creator, co-founder and executive chairman of Twitter; CEO of Square
“Bad week to be sick :(“
– Padmasree Warrior, CTO of Cisco
“Thanks Beijing for a great visit. Lots of exciting opportunities for partnership w China’s scientific experts on development and #globalhealth.”
– Bill Gates, chairman, Microsoft