The writer took eight photos in all: the bum on his knees with his arms stretched out to the sides, and in other poses, such as pretending to sleep on a bench, thoughtfully watching the river flow by, or smiling and waving his hand.
Richard Harrington, former chief executive of Thomson Corp. and now chairman of venture capital firm Cue Ball , helped Bench produce a business plan and cash-flow projection and acted as a sounding board.