One thing this [deal] does underscore is that the investment banking business has become a global business in a hurry read more

One thing this [deal] does underscore is that the investment banking business has become a global business in a hurry and if you don't have a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic you might as well not show up.

I think it's better we downplay our chances. I think we should cherish this role as the underdog, because it's read more

I think it's better we downplay our chances. I think we should cherish this role as the underdog, because it's the perfect way to ride this race.

How freaky is that? If this isn't an omen, I don't know what is. It did remind me 10 years read more

How freaky is that? If this isn't an omen, I don't know what is. It did remind me 10 years is a long time.

We have a blue print for how to make a national or state fund work after the success of the read more

We have a blue print for how to make a national or state fund work after the success of the Florida catastrophe fund. Commissioners are calling for special sessions in legislature and are hoping that the process will be more seamless than it was in Florida.

You're crazy not to recognize that Mike Vick is a great player. He's going to make plays. We just tried read more

You're crazy not to recognize that Mike Vick is a great player. He's going to make plays. We just tried to contain him as best as possible, but it's hard to contain someone so special.

Natural gas prices will be bad as well, we shouldn't expect prices to go back down significantly.

Natural gas prices will be bad as well, we shouldn't expect prices to go back down significantly.

In this new system, the star players have to be star players. If they aren't, you are probably not going read more

In this new system, the star players have to be star players. If they aren't, you are probably not going to be successful.

Whatever man uses without the fear of God, whatever he applies to the mere gratifying of his flesh, cannot fail read more

Whatever man uses without the fear of God, whatever he applies to the mere gratifying of his flesh, cannot fail to operate as a poison to the soul, however pleasant and salutary it may appear to be to the body.

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.