The age of celebrity editors and monstrous staffing are over.

Sometimes, to ensure that a talented individual will work for you, or will stay working with you, you need to be flexible. Money is not always the great motivator here. Talented people want a good salary, of course, but surprisingly often they are more attracted to new opportunities and challenges.

I think having a great idea is vastly overrated. I know it sounds kind of crazy and counterintuitive. I don't think it matters what the idea is, almost. You need great execution.

Unless you are completely retired, earning money is the best form of wealth preservation.

I only buy a computer when it's two years old, after the glitches have been worked out.

If it flies, floats or fornicates, always rent it.. it's cheaper in the long run.

America is an empire. I hope you know that now. All empires, by definition, are bumbling, shambolic, bullying, bureaucratic affairs, as certain of the rightness of their cause in infancy, as they are corrupted by power in their dotage.