Bill sees and understands the possibilities of a connected world and has the expertise and the experience to help make it a reality, ... As more and more consumers want to take their connectivity with them beyond the desktop, Bill's vision will be critical in charting the company's future course and delivering on the promise of AOL Anywhere.

I do think actually in this case the government does get credit for funding some of the basic research.

Having a great idea is important. But having a great team is also important.

I do think that a general liberal arts education is very important, particularly in an uncertain changing world

I was a better builder than a manager. I'd rather focus on maximizing the opportunities swinging for the fences than minimizing the risk with bunts and singles.

I like ... what I characterize as more built-to-last ideas rather than built-to-flip ideas.

And I'd say one of the great lessons I've learned over the past couple of decades, from a management perspective, is that really when you come down to it, it really is all about people and all about leadership.