Well, not quite that much ... but understand, it was a 'fund raiser' for an excellent cause.
Also, without going into details, we were guests of a major corporate entity (a name you would recognize immediately) who, as a matter of course, make large political contributions.
Still a great experience for you.
I've seen him 'up close and personal' and I agree. You can tell he's really fit, and the energy just jumps right out of him.