When the hiring manager asks for references, it's a signal the firm is interested in pursuing you as an employee. Wait until you are asked for your references; don't volunteer them.

The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

When I was 21, I just listened to him and didn't say much. Now he asks my opinion.

I feel it necessary to make these points clear because of the references to my firm in the Mayor's article, ... Further references to my firm in a manner which clearly reflect intent to throw blame in my direction will not be tolerated .... Placing into issue this firm's competence may well serve to waive the City's privilege with respect to documents in our possession which are necessary to demonstrate the falsity of those assertions.

She asks me if we had to wear skirts when we played.

That's where their office was, at the time, and talked with the manager about hiring two black drivers. He said he didn't have any openings.