He was petulant even then, attacking a Time correspondent for having wounded him with a story that was too revealing. But talking to him afterward, I found myself rather captivated, as so many others have been over the years, by his engaging intensity. We stayed in touch, even after he was ousted from Apple. When he had something to pitch, such as a NeXT computer or Pixar movie, the beam of his charm would suddenly refocus on me, and he would take me to a sushi
Even in his earlier years, Steve Jobs displayed a touchy demeanor, particularly when confronted by a Time reporter whose story he found too revealing. Despite his initial petulance, I found myself drawn to his captivating intensity during our conversations. It was clear that many others felt the same magnetic pull over the years, as he had an unusual ability to engage with people.
After Jobs was removed from Apple, I maintained my connection with him. Whenever he had something new to promote, like a NeXT computer or a Pixar animation, his charm would resurface, and he would invite me to enjoy sushi together. These interactions highlighted his unique personality and passion for his work.
