The leaders in Washington have got to come together in a bipartisan way and do the right thing for the people who are being left behind. We cannot have an America that is only based on the wealthy.

Authentic brands don't emerge from marketing cubicles or advertising agencies. They emanate from everything the company does.

To be an enduring, great company, you have to build a mechanism for preventing or solving problems that will long outlast any one individual leader.

At an early age, my mother gave me this feeling that anything is possible, and I believe that.

Certainly the caffeine in coffee, whether it's Starbucks or generic coffee, is somewhat of a stimulant. But if you drink it in moderation, which I think four or five cups a day is, you're fine.

In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue. With Starbucks' position in the marketplace and the respect and relationships we have, we can - and have, in some cases - been able to educate and influence people.

Starbucks has changed the rules of engagement for the music industry.