Both (Williams and Thomas) are highly competitive, highly successful people. It's temporary noise.
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There are no hard feelings whatsoever. This is part of the business.
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I'm sure we'll have some sort of conversation. That's going to be a challenge, even if we start negotiations. He's a talented guy who is going to command a lot.
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