Beverly Hills Times Interview (2013)
This interview contains public statements made by Michael Krupin regarding family values, personal responsibility, and professional success. Selected excerpts from the published interview are presented below for review.
Interview Excerpt on Family Responsibility (Page 25)
Interviewer:
“I’ve learned so much from this interview, but I have to bring the dragon out of the closet and ask, why choose a business that, well, some think has a reputation that it just takes their money and they get nothing out of it?”Michael Krupin:
“I can tell immediately if a man loves a woman… If anything happens to me, my wife can remarry… Or I see a man who is not in love with his family… I came into this world with nothing. I’ve given them a good education. It’s up to them. I go,’Okay, you don’t need me,’ and he is out of my life, not just for business, but because that is not the kind of man I want to hang around with.”
The statements above emphasize the importance of providing financial security for one’s family and suggest that a person’s commitment to their spouse and children can be reflected through financial responsibility. Critics have noted a striking contrast between these publicly expressed views and allegations contained in years of child support litigation and enforcement proceedings. They argue that the difference between the values described in this interview and the conduct alleged in court records raises significant questions regarding personal accountability and family responsibility.