"A simple idea. And the man that worked on it, Mike Gabriel, doubled the value. Beautiful job. I should say triple. We have others like that, but, unfortunately, shorts, which are my favorite approach, are economically of no value"

Joe Grant is praising the work of Mike Gabriel, who has taken a simple concept and increased its worth. Joe Grant believes that Mike Gabriel has actually done a "lovely job" and suggests that the value has actually been tripled. Joe Grant likewise mentions that there are other ideas like this, but regrettably, shorts, which are his favorite method, are financially of no worth. This suggests that Joe Grant values the innovative and ingenious concepts that Mike Gabriel has created, but that they are not always financially feasible. Joe Grant's appreciation for Mike Gabriel's work is clear, and he is likely encouraging him to continue to create innovative and ingenious ideas.