I've heard it said that we are the first generation to have the ability to turn the Titanic around, ... I take my daughter to the office with me. They'll help with those things they can, putting stamps on envelopes, helping at benefits. They spend a lot of time in the natural world and have learned to love and respect it. They see the interconnectedness and they see that they make a difference.

As somebody who has owned season tickets since Day 1, there was that curious, kind of quizzical 'hockey's back' feeling when [the Thrashers] first came to town, ... Now, there is hope we'll make the playoffs, go deep into the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup. You could not have said that with a straight face before.

We (ITALS) always (ENDITALS) agree on everything.

I wanted to be sure I was able to say on my deathbed, 'I did the best I could do for you,' ... I believe you have to balance your philanthropy. The arts, culture, education, are all very important, but in the long run those things won't mean a damn thing if we don't keep our environment healthy and thriving.