For a man who literally lost everything his health, his wealth, his reputation and, for the better part of the past three years, his personal freedom Thomas Middelhoff appears remarkably at ease with himself.
I get a taste of this even before we sit down. We realise we have both booked a table. I had asked the restaurant to seat us in a quiet area, as Middelhoff is a household name in Germany and I was keen to probe some quite personal matters. The table he booked is right by the main window in the central dining room. He suggests we take the latter. I reluctantly agree.
I dont feel ashamed any more, he later tells me. Ninety-nine per cent of the people in Germany know that Im a convict.
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