Yes, I backed the hula hoop. And I had a lot of other people come to me with ideas that turned out well

People find gold in fields, veins, river beds, and pockets. Whichever, it takes work to get it out.

Being alive at 87 is quite an accomplishment if you're curious, interested, seeing the fun out of life, doing things, having a purpose.

Committees are to get everybody together and homogenize their thinking.

Radio was so important to everybody back then; there was no TV. Columbia Square was the epitome of radio. Everything was modern. It was beautiful.

I eat a lowfat diet, think positively, get exercise every day.

The only meaningful contact is one that involves a genuine, giving personal interaction. You may want another person to help you in business, but you must also be willing to help him and to spend time getting to know his interests and needs... It has to be real and heartfelt, or it's best not to try to establish the relationship at all.