If I had been more self-conscious about being a woman, it would have stifled me.

Beyond basic mathematical aptitude, the difference between good programmers and great programmers is verbal ability.

I love Google. I was there for 13 years, and if you told me I'd be as happy anywhere else, I would've probably doubted it. But I am as happy, if not happier, at Yahoo.

The prime reason the Google homepage is so bare is due to the fact that the founders didn't know HTML and just wanted a quick interface. In fact, it was noted that the SUBMIT button was a long time coming and hitting the RETURN key was the only way to burst Google into life.

When people think about computer science, they imagine people with pocket protectors and thick glasses who code all night.

Reality is but a poor excuse for not having an imagination.

I have a theory that burnout is about resentment. And you beat it by knowing what it is you're giving up that makes you resentful.