A lot of people at Shearson ended up making a lot of money because they had stock or stock options. Their kids were able to go to college, and it changed a lot of people's lives.

I read a lot, but I read about the areas that I'm interested in.

I believe in treating other people with respect. My style is to speak to people, be available to them and willing to answer their questions. This also means being straightforward and honest with them.

I think Latin has some logic to it and there was a discipline.

I've had a terrific life, from building one company to be the second largest company in the securities industry and merging that into American Express, and becoming president of that company.

If a person is not willing to make a mistake, you're never going to do anything right.

If we build something great, like we have at Travelers Group so far, a whole host of people benefit.