In 1980, Atari was bringing in around two billion dollars in revenue and Chuck E. Cheese's some five hundred million. I still didn't feel too bad that I had turned down a one-third ownership of Apple - although I was beginning to think it might turn out to be a mistake.
Nolan BushnellEveryone who's ever taken a shower has an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference.
Nolan BushnellYou wanna build your IQ higher in the next two years? Be uncomfortable. That means, learn something where you have a beginner's mind.
Nolan BushnellIf you really want you people to innovate, buy a science fiction book, tear off the covers, and tell them it's history.
Nolan Bushnell