I probably have about four or five cups of coffee a day. I make myself an espresso macchiato when I wake, which is a shot of espresso and just a dollop of steamed milk. Then, if I'm going to do some work at home, I would make myself a French press. It's the best way to make conventional coffee.

I think we are living in a time where the consumer has lots of choices, whether it's coffee, newspapers or whatever it is. And there is parity in the market place and as a result of that the consumer is beginning to make decisions, not just on what things cost and the convenience of it.

I never wanted to be on any billionaires list. I never define myself by net worth. I always try to define myself by my values.

My passion. My commitment. This is the most important thing in my life other than my family.

The response to the Starbucks brand has been phenomenal in our international markets.

We will never-and I mean never-turn our backs on our employees.

My kids probably started drinking coffee in their late teens.