Patent law holds us back, in every which way, shape or form. There is place for it, in physical products, in pharmaceuticals, but in software in particular, there is no place for it.

If you are active online or texting, there is a good chance I could look at what you do and know more about you than your family.

I'm a big believer that you always reiterate, you always learn, you always realize your business is evolving.

If I own stock in your company and you move offshore for tax reasons I'm selling your stock. There are enough investment choices here.

I'm the one guy who says don't force the stupid people to be quiet - I want to know who the morons are.

Do the things that make perfect sense to you, [and] don't be afraid to shout it from the mountain tops just because it's outside the box or against the grain in your industry. More often than not, you're probably going to be right.

Sweat equity is the most valuable equity there is. Know your business and industry better than anyone else in the world. Love what you do or don't do it.