I was very self destructive."īelfort talks at the rate of knots, and delivers each sentence in his husky Bronx accent like he's luring you in with a rehearsed sales pitch. ![]() Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, from his home in Los Angeles, he says: "I've been sober since 1997, that's over 20 years. Jordan Belfort at the Wolf of Wall Street premiere (Image: Getty Images) When asked what kind of customers are willing to pay top dollar for such events, he says 'skills-orientated people' and entrepreneurs. In exchange for parting with that enormous sum of cash, guests meet the New Yorker for a VIP networking event, front row seats during his talk, and a seat at a private dinner party afterwards. The 56-year-old insists he's a reformed character, worlds away from his past life as a hedonistic salesman who conned millions out of investors.Īnd his fans certainly seem convinced - £1,000 'platinum tickets' for the event at the Bridgewater Hall on May 5 have already sold out.Įither that or they are desperate to see the inspiration behind the Oscar nominated film, which also featured Margot Robbie and a chest thumping Matthew McConaughey, in the flesh. Jordan Belfort - whose life as a dodgy stockbroker was turned into a Hollywood biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio - is going to teach Mancunians the art of closing a deal during his UK tour. ![]() People have paid up to £1,000 to meet the real Wolf of Wall Street when he comes to Manchester.
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