Clearly in the eyes of the consumer; the brand has not been diluted, but we must guard against that happening at all costs.

I'd like to see the government back a programme of research into the medical properties of cannabis and I do not object to its responsible use as a recreational relaxant.

... Our first priority should be the people who work for the companies, then the customers, then the shareholders. Because if the staff are motivated then the customers will be happy, and the shareholders will then benefit through the company's success.

Over the years I have found one of my best strengths is my ability to recognise talent and trust them.

A generation ago, the image was that you had to trample everyone else down to succeed; but I don't believe that makes good business sense.

The funny thing is people won't let me pay for things. I'll be in a restaurant and the manager will say, 'Oh no, it's on the house.'

In Syria, if [Bashar al-] Assad had just been a statesman and handed over the reigns in time, Syria would not be heading down the nightmare that it is today.