Summary

The interview “Adam” by Michael Lee Cohen begins by giving information about Adam’s present life and his background. Adam is a 25-year-old banker on Wall Street who grew up as the only child of an older couple from Oklahoma City. Adam speaks highly of his father, whom he considers one of his role models. Adam studied chemistry in university, but then began studying economics because he thought that scientists struggle to gain respect and wealth. After graduating, he moved to New York to work on Wall Street. 

Adam explains that he became a banker because it pays well and helps him understand business. He believes that most Americans want to make a decent living, but he wants to be wealthy. He also believes that anyone can become wealthy in Ame...