I think if you're an entrepreneur, you've got to dream big - and then dream bigger.

It's ironic that no matter where I go, I meet people from Brooklyn. I'm proud of that heritage. It's where I'm from, who I am.

I am concerned about any attrition in customer traffic at Starbucks, but I don't want to use the economy, commodity prices or consumer confidence as an excuse.

California, in a sense, is almost Starbucks' largest country, with almost 3,000 stores.

Sometimes the difference between winning and losing is will. The will to make it happen.

If you don't love what you're doing with unbridled passion and enthusiasm, you're not going to succeed when you hit obstacles.

If you want to achieve widespread impact and lasting value, be bold.