I heard the same news after I was elected [in June] and quite frankly I laughed at it,

I heard the same news after I was elected [in June] and quite frankly I laughed at it,

Getting European Commission approval is a key step ... but the fact that there has been such a disconnect between read more

Getting European Commission approval is a key step ... but the fact that there has been such a disconnect between the takeout price of $76 (per Guidant share) and the current share price tells you there's more uncertainty and nervousness out there than normal.

How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer read more

How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant

Our pitchers struggled, but there really wasn't much else we could do with their pitcher today. He's the best we've read more

Our pitchers struggled, but there really wasn't much else we could do with their pitcher today. He's the best we've seen all year.

They called for Kenny-poo. They called and called, but he didn't answer.

They called for Kenny-poo. They called and called, but he didn't answer.

Now it's simply (about) getting the financial resources to get this thing finished. You'll never get another chance like this.

Now it's simply (about) getting the financial resources to get this thing finished. You'll never get another chance like this.

There were some fantastic matches between the two sides in the late eighties and into the early nineties. Perhaps not read more

There were some fantastic matches between the two sides in the late eighties and into the early nineties. Perhaps not so much with the first team as these tended to be second team matches played on a Friday night, but that did not stop the two sides from going at one another, and I expect that to be the main theme on Saturday evening. We will both have a go at one another within the spirit of the game.

This promises well for Carlos' chances in the rest of the race. We had a feeling he'd be in top read more

This promises well for Carlos' chances in the rest of the race. We had a feeling he'd be in top shape after finishing well in the Tour and later having the time to prepare himself and spend time with his family without being troubled by injuries, illness or stressful contract negotiations. But just before a race starts you always get a little nervous anyway.

I don't have any influences, any heroes, it's just me.

I don't have any influences, any heroes, it's just me.