I agree. Deal-Maker he is. CEO? First time heading a public company (correct me if I am wrong) and being hounded 24-7 is probably a new experience he does not relish. I am sure he knows how to protect clients and other deals with his experience and in the past working with private companies could say "hey, get the F*** away from me"
Eventually my temper would get the best of me, too..especially if someone wanted to see my passport.
Still would like to know what he was willing to say about about the local projects..