In 1969, at the age of 19, I was lucky enough to work with George C. Scott in the definitive read more

In 1969, at the age of 19, I was lucky enough to work with George C. Scott in the definitive portrayal of his career over a period of many months and several countries on the definitive film version of Patton's WWII career.

Dolores Stephan to me is almost as good as Phil Crane himself. She's the one who put him in office.

Dolores Stephan to me is almost as good as Phil Crane himself. She's the one who put him in office.

That was encouraging for me.

That was encouraging for me.

I think it's a really wonderful way of looking at leadership development. What we're saying is, if you understand the read more

I think it's a really wonderful way of looking at leadership development. What we're saying is, if you understand the broad issues that make up the life of the city, if you understand its history, if you understand its architecture and its neighborhood and its place, if you understand some of the ethical dilemmas that leaders must face as they make different choices about a city, and if you can articulate that in some kind of a creative process, then you are prepared to take an active role in decisions and choices that affect your life as well as the city's.

The business and industry environment during the quarter was generally favorable. Our sales results reflected stable trends across our product read more

The business and industry environment during the quarter was generally favorable. Our sales results reflected stable trends across our product lines and a modest ramp in demand for fluid handling equipment through the quarter and into December.

I was surprised at the fact that AXA Financial had spent so much time and money trying to build DLJ, read more

I was surprised at the fact that AXA Financial had spent so much time and money trying to build DLJ, especially build its presence in Europe the last couple of years and now it's pulling the ripcord.

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

I am disappointed a little because there was no concrete thing.

I am disappointed a little because there was no concrete thing.

The race went well but the start was difficult. The gun isn't loud enough.

The race went well but the start was difficult. The gun isn't loud enough.