Canada has always been ready for the truth. I think they actually appreciate a politician or anybody as a leader who tells the truth.

My partners... taught me that in order to create wealth, I needed to pair up with people whose strengths compensated for my weaknesses.

The only reason to do business is to make money; that's the only reason for doing business.

I'm not trying to make friends, I'm trying to make money.

What are the most important qualities that make a successful entrepreneur? The ability to communicate. The ability to express your idea with certainty. That's how you become a leader-even if you are unsure, your ability to explain your vision and your direction is the attribute you need the most. ... Articulate your idea in 90 seconds or less.

Imagine bringing Canada into a trillion-and-a-half of deficit. That's insane.

I look at Twitter as brand building.