Brian impresses me as an intellectual. I know he's well educated and is articulate. He also verbalizes his positions very clearly on a wide range of issues, and always has ideas that are well thought-out. On top of all that, he is always constructive in his criticisms of the way things are, always offering a better approach or solution. In his rather quiet way, he has also been involved in a number of charities.
So for Brian I would hire a Public Relations firm. His thinking and charitable activities deserve better exposure. It annoys the hell out of me that Bono gets so much press (even though I agree 100% with his cause), while Brian works behind the scenes (think Nelson Mandela and charities) and makes a much larger contribution on a personal level. I mean, how many Africans has Bono met personally, or personally comforted?
Brian has raised the bar for personal accomplishment, professionalism, talent, business and intellectual pursuit for rock musicians. He has been a huge inspiration to me. In my daily prayers I have been thanking God for endowing Brian with his talents and allowing Brian to share them with the rest of us mere mortals.
The only gift I am in a position to offer is continued prayers for Brian's well being, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and for continued love from those he loves.
This is the best answer I have seen to that question.
I will second that, and also I would say that to Roger and John and everybody who knew Freddie!