I believe in a business boarding up early. If you make a mistake, you put the boards in the window of the store and say, "Hey, I made a mistake." Let me take two shots in the arm and a punch on the nose and let me get on to the next thing. I don't believe in worrying over failures. I worry about successes. This is opposite from most people. Most people zero in on their failures. I try to keep all my attention on a pyramid type philosophy rather than the averaging-down philosophy.

There's no one who's dropped on top of the mountain. You've got to work your way to the top.

The best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores.

Can't win without talent, you know.

When I'm losing, they call me nuts. When I'm winning, they call me eccentric.

I come from New York where, if you fall down, someone will pick you up by your wallet.

I want my team to have my personality: surly, obnoxious, and arrogant.