Remain focused on fulfilling your business mission. Never allow adversity divert your attention and efforts.

I do believe the harder you work, the luckier you get.

Sometimes miracles come in pairs.

I like to take chances on people, and whenever possible, promote from within - it sends a great message to everyone in the company when someone demonstrates a passion for the job and leadership skills at every step along the way and is rewarded with a leadership role.

I felt uneasy about making the rapid decisions I have always made, and wondered whether every decision should be formally ratified and minuted at a board meeting.

I just wanted to create things that I could be proud of. Money was just an evil byproduct to pay the bills at the end of the year.

Surprisingly, a large number of people who fell out with their partners contacted us, saying that they would love to fly on a Virgle spaceship. But out of April Fools' jokes come real things, and I wouldn't be surprised, within the next 50 years, [if] there are one-way trips heading out into space with people on it. It would be very exciting.