I never play golf because it takes too long, and the business connections it produces can be made just as easily over an early breakfast.

I am old enough to remember when America's K-12 public schools were the best in the world. I am a proud graduate of them, and I credit much of my success to what I learned in Detroit Public Schools and at Michigan State University.

How absurd that our students tuck their cell phones, BlackBerrys, iPads, and iPods into their backpacks when they enter a classroom and pull out a tattered textbook.

I don't think it makes any sense for an individual to invest in common stocks unless they know the company, work at the company, and so on.

I never play golf because it takes too long, and the business connections it produces can be made just as easily over an early breakfast.

I've never been one who enjoys maintaining the status quo. I'm always pushing for new ideas, whether it's in business or philanthropy.

I never stay anywhere — parties , museums, meetings — longer than 3 hours.