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.

Our history is based on extending the brand to categories within the guardrails of Starbucks.

Customers have different need states and life experiences.

Starbucks is in my blood. It is such a part of me that letting it unravel simply was not an option.

The Starbucks customer and the Teavana customer are two very different customers, two different need states that are highly complimentary.

We can't wait for Washington. Business leaders are going to have to galvanize their own constituencies and do everything they can to demonstrate confidence in the economy, and I think that can be contagious.

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