I don't look at a problem and put variables in there that don't affect it.

I only want my team to play to its potential, as I perceive it to be. I really don't have any regard for anyone else's perception.

There's a line, players usually don't cross it and coaches usually don't cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had 'em. I'm not proud of those.

You lose with potential. You win with performance.

In the end, I've found, people like the direct approach. It's much more valuable to them to have a leader who's absolutely clear and open than to have one who soft-soaps or talks in circles.

I'm a little superstitious.

If you're sensitive, you will have a hard time with me.