My mother was a housewife. My father was a garment worker.

I like things in their proper places.

The boring side of business is what makes it work.

Nobody can honestly say that they never lie.

Above all, in order to gain respect, you need to be true to yourself. There is no point in trying to be brutal if it's not in your nature; there is no point in trying to be suave and sophisticated if it doesn't come naturally.

During negotiations nothing is gained by attacking people's comfort zones.

Money is all right but once you have it you learn it's not the be all and end all.