I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked read more

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked in nonprofit, humanities-oriented projects all of my life. For me personally, the opportunity to support people's ideas is critical.

It's a great honor that the other coaches in this league have voted me as the Coach of the Year, read more

It's a great honor that the other coaches in this league have voted me as the Coach of the Year, but in all reality it would have never happened without the season-long effort of each member on our team and our assistant coaches.

We will not actively pursue a US acquisition, and that is a significant change from where we were before.

We will not actively pursue a US acquisition, and that is a significant change from where we were before.

Choreography is mentally draining, but there's a pleasure in getting into the studio with the dancers and the music.

Choreography is mentally draining, but there's a pleasure in getting into the studio with the dancers and the music.

Nothing is as dangerous in architecture as dealing with separated problems. If we split life into separated problems we split read more

Nothing is as dangerous in architecture as dealing with separated problems. If we split life into separated problems we split the possibilities to make good building art.

I turned the house into a studio and invited over a bunch of sailors, who were actually students I'd met read more

I turned the house into a studio and invited over a bunch of sailors, who were actually students I'd met at USC. They were studying cinema to become technical cameramen. They weren't real sailors picked up off the street, but they were very happy to play these roles in my film.

It has continued to move, and I've got to assume right now it's about 55 (percent against) to 30 (in read more

It has continued to move, and I've got to assume right now it's about 55 (percent against) to 30 (in favor), with the rest undecided.

The biggest thing is the willingness for everyone to buy in and do their roles. One of the special things read more

The biggest thing is the willingness for everyone to buy in and do their roles. One of the special things about this team is it's not about me, it's not about Eric Staal, it's about the team. If I can do my role and be great in my role - and be productive - it makes our team better.

They're better right now than at any point last season.

They're better right now than at any point last season.