It has at least been put off for the time being, but one is not sure for how long. All read more

It has at least been put off for the time being, but one is not sure for how long. All that has been resolved is the venue. What both sides have done is buy time.

Given the challenging acquisition market we are pleased to have acquired these outstanding properties. We continue to focus our growth read more

Given the challenging acquisition market we are pleased to have acquired these outstanding properties. We continue to focus our growth in high growth and high barrier to entry markets. We currently have over $600 million of potential acquisitions in various stages of due diligence, and are optimistic about our ability to execute our acquisition strategy.

That happens. We hit the ball well; that was the most hits we've had in a long time. W e read more

That happens. We hit the ball well; that was the most hits we've had in a long time. W e just didn't do the job on the base paths. Ten hits should mean 10 runs for us.

The role that publishers play in terms of helping to put together the product in a way that has market read more

The role that publishers play in terms of helping to put together the product in a way that has market appeal, in publicizing the product ... that's something that Stephen King was able to forgo by going directly to the public, based on his reputation, ... Most artists, and especially new authors, don't have that ability.

Since I've been here a long time, I forget. I can speak it, but sometimes I have to go to read more

Since I've been here a long time, I forget. I can speak it, but sometimes I have to go to my mom and dad for a word.

(The earnings) represent real progress, ... The key is growth margins went in the right direction, unit volume increased quarter read more

(The earnings) represent real progress, ... The key is growth margins went in the right direction, unit volume increased quarter on quarter, and expenses came down. We threw off over $300 million in cash. All of those were in the right direction. So I think we're on our way.

Defensively, I thought we played pretty well with the exception of a couple plays. But we had some opportunities on read more

Defensively, I thought we played pretty well with the exception of a couple plays. But we had some opportunities on offense, and I'm disappointed we didn't capitalize on those.

Most of the software ideas of the late '90s which people tried and failed on--customer relationship management, marketing analytics, supply read more

Most of the software ideas of the late '90s which people tried and failed on--customer relationship management, marketing analytics, supply chain management, B2B procurement--those ideas all made sense and had good business justifications. But the tech wasn't quite there. Many customers who bought early feel bitter. But at some point those things will hit the mainstream and work.

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.