People don't know I've got a deep social conscience. I'm a child of the Depression, born in 1933. My parents were very liberal in their social views.

The first dream I had was just to get a college education. I got through college in three years, taking extra classes in summer school.

School district policies and practices have not kept pace with student and teacher needs.

Without a doubt, stem cell research will lead to the dramatic improvement in the human condition and will benefit millions of people.

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 think over any period of time, especially if you don't use leverage, it is difficult to continually beat the S&P 500.

Someone once told me I'm a sore winner, and they're right. I rarely take more than a moment to enjoy a success before I'm moving on and looking for the next challenge.