Down cycles are not fun. But they form the basis for enormous future profitability

I don't feel like a wealthy person. Other people think of me as a wealthy person, but I don't. I feel the same as when I was a fifth-year associate trying to make partner at Lehman Brothers. I haven't changed.

I'm concerned with China growing at double or triple the rate of the West, that there will be tensions. One needs to do something to start addressing misunderstandings and frustration.

If I get angry, it's obvious. I don't have to say much.

It's wonderful to learn about new cultures and to be able to travel easily to so many countries.

My biggest job really is to figure other people out. I need to understand what makes a person tick.

My personal taxes are 53% of my taxable income. That's 36% on the federal level and 17% for state and local.