One thing this [deal] does underscore is that the investment banking business has become a global business in a hurry read more

One thing this [deal] does underscore is that the investment banking business has become a global business in a hurry and if you don't have a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic you might as well not show up.

When you're out there hiking with the girls at 5:30 and you see the other girls working out just as read more

When you're out there hiking with the girls at 5:30 and you see the other girls working out just as hard as you are and panting and puffing ... you feel like you have to go on because they're going on.

Far from hardening our position, ... I think it's fair to say we have been flexible and forthcoming in our read more

Far from hardening our position, ... I think it's fair to say we have been flexible and forthcoming in our negotiating stance.

Absence does not make the heart grow fonder, but it sure heats up the blood.

Absence does not make the heart grow fonder, but it sure heats up the blood.

Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which read more

Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents.

John will be a terrific addition to our organization. Over the past 12 years, John has led and managed a read more

John will be a terrific addition to our organization. Over the past 12 years, John has led and managed a successful media and communications investment banking practice in the U.S. and Europe. Our media and communications business will benefit from his vision, leadership, relationships and proven experience.

A few days ago some thought they were going to wipe us off the map. Today the Popular Party is read more

A few days ago some thought they were going to wipe us off the map. Today the Popular Party is still the great party it has always been.

Gwen was not there to deceive anyone. She had the right to live honestly.

Gwen was not there to deceive anyone. She had the right to live honestly.

In the first half we were firing on all cylinders. They couldn't do anything against us. We let them back read more

In the first half we were firing on all cylinders. They couldn't do anything against us. We let them back into the game. We let them get a couple of big plays and momentum and the bottom line is we just didn't take care of business.