I would agree but how about ex-First Wives/US Senators/Secretaries of State and their "pay" for speeches?
http://www.msn.com/en-nz/money/news/hillary-clinton-surprises-with-early-attack-on-ceo-pay/ar-AAaYMze?ocid=ansfinreu11
http://www.msn.com/en-nz/money/news/hillary-clinton-surprises-with-early-attack-on-ceo-pay/ar-AAaYMze?ocid=ansfinreu11