Arthur Blank
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"Arthur M. Blank" is an American Businessperson/businessman and a co-founder of The Home Depot. Today he is known for his philanthropy and his ownership of the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League.

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It's not that I'm angry at him. I love Jimmy. I just want him to understand that there are better ways to deal with things. He has to set standards. There are ways to act when things don't go well.

About half of our shoppers in our stores today are females, ... And they are in there doing the same thing that all of our male shoppers are looking for -- low prices, great assortment of products that they need in terms of repairing and fixing up their homes. Whether it's a male or female shopper, their need and desires and dreams are really the same.

We will err on the side of being conservative with Mike. You've got to think about his career, not just this season. I've promised his mother that I won't rush him, and I feel strongly about that.

He has to set standards. There are ways to act when things don't go well.

What I expect from Peerless is probably less than what he expects from himself. Peerless knows he's a No. 1 receiver. He needs to perform at that level and he knows that, too. So far when you talk to the coaches and talk to the players, and talk to Mike Vick, they'll tell you we got what we bargained for, plus.

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I think a certain amount of air would come out.

Jim's emotional and he's passionate, but he has to learn how to channel that so that it's not destructive. My father was that way, and I tried to learn from him. . . . Passion and standing up for things can help create a sense of unity. But you still have to act a certain way. If something happens, you have to realize that you can't just yell at people all the time.

The basic formula is not really going to change -- very broadest assortments, very lowest prices, and having great unique customer service.