The Coast is one of the shining stars in the crown of the arts in the state, ... It's devastating, especially not to know right now what's going on, or have a handle on it. It's sad.

She was so sweet and so good and so pretty, ... Oh God. It was so tough for us.

An associate and I bought it, and we're going to restore it, ... I'm going to be principal owner and president.

There wasn't anybody in my heart like Christy was. And that's why I did that.

There is something about that hotel that has charm, ... I felt it right away.

I've just been overwhelmed by the outpouring of people who want to help our arts organizations and artists. ... They want to give money, they want to help.

I ordinarily wouldn't have taken a chance on something like that.

I'll pledge the amount you ask on one condition, ... It will have to be named for you as well, and I want your name ahead of mine.

We're still in the crisis stage, ... Once we're past search and rescue and things calm down, we'll come up with guidelines on how we're going to use the money.