You know, men and women are a lot alike in certain situations. Like when they're both on fire - they're read more

You know, men and women are a lot alike in certain situations. Like when they're both on fire - they're exactly alike.

The money was set aside for us, but the stipulation was that we had to hold a referendum first. If read more

The money was set aside for us, but the stipulation was that we had to hold a referendum first. If we didn't act now, we'd lose the money because the SCC would be entitled to give it to another school district with a successful referendum.

We introduced a new category in this year's competition, which is for the window which is (decorated) the most fun.

We introduced a new category in this year's competition, which is for the window which is (decorated) the most fun.

There were about 10 points they scored in a row because we weren't where we needed to be defensively. Consequently, read more

There were about 10 points they scored in a row because we weren't where we needed to be defensively. Consequently, you get fouled calls that way, and it's pretty easy to score when you're standing there at the free throw line with nobody guarding.

The further you go, the better chance there is that you're going to get your heart ripped out.

The further you go, the better chance there is that you're going to get your heart ripped out.

Access to information was really limited. We had fragmented data sources, inconsistent metrics across the business, model assumptions that were read more

Access to information was really limited. We had fragmented data sources, inconsistent metrics across the business, model assumptions that were different from business to business. It was a really fragmented way of doing business.

There will be no 'third-round' of reductions, but we recognize the need to reduce the duties on some goods based read more

There will be no 'third-round' of reductions, but we recognize the need to reduce the duties on some goods based on individual requests.

He's a special guy. He wanted to be a Buccaneer and we wanted him to be a Buccaneer. And in read more

He's a special guy. He wanted to be a Buccaneer and we wanted him to be a Buccaneer. And in just a few days of conversation we were able to reach an agreement that we think will ensure his future.

We felt we had been badly let down by Historic Scotland. They were concerned about catering for visitors to the read more

We felt we had been badly let down by Historic Scotland. They were concerned about catering for visitors to the castle and some health-and-safety issues, but suggestions were made to resolve these and with a bit of goodwill and better joint working it could have happened. At the time, I don't think there was a meaningful attempt to do so but we need to ensure that these concerts happen next year.