“I think naturally, if you're an actor, there's a high level of assertiveness that you need to have to survive this business. There's boldness in being assertive, and there's strength and confidence.”

“A business like an automobile, has to be driven, in order to get results.”

“One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes.”

“There's another way we are getting behind business - by sorting out the banks. Taxpayers bailed you out. Now it's time for you to repay the favour and start lending to Britain's small businesses.”

“If you want to have a good life, you should focus on your family, on your business, on your dog, on your fun, and you'll have a good life.”

“If you have to forecast, forecast often.”

“Business ethics has always had problems that are distinct from those of other professions, such as medicine, law, engineering, dentistry, or nursing.”

“Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything.”

“One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made.”