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A That's right. Q What were your first impressions of Mr. Epstein? A Well, he talked about a lot of scientists that he would talk to or business leaders he would talk to, and he made that sound fairly extensive, you know, across a wide range of topics. So he seemed like he was a bit of a dilettante. Q What do you mean by that? A Somebody who focuses time on a large number of subject areas and new people who are deeply engaged in those areas. Q So he made a good impression? A You know, he's kind of a unique person even, you know, based on the limited knowledge I have -- had at the time. It was kind of a unique thing to have this large house in Manhattan and to mention quite a wide range of people from both business and academic areas. I would say, you know, I thought he was unusual. Q Who else was with you at this first dinner you had with Mr. Epstein in 2011? A For the dinner itself, just Dr. Nikolic. Q Were other people traveling with you for that? Is that what you meant? A No. Q So at the dinner, you were with Dr. Nikolic, Mr. Epstein, and nobody else was at the dinner? A That's right. Q What did you understand his job or career to be when you met him? A I'm not sure if it was that night, but over time, he suggested that he provided tax advice and advice on wills to a wide variety of people, both from Wall Street, from the Middle East, you know, that he was in a position of trust with a number of wealthy people. Q And you said you didn't get the sense he was offering you any kind of service, so he