"I love working on the genesis of things, the engineering of something new. I love to be part of new thinking. A teacher once told me that the most addictive drug is adrenaline. I’m an adrenaline junkie. I just have to keep pushing."
 

Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon, the authors of the Declaration of Independence. "These are people who took risks. I'd like to understand fully what they were thinking about and what motivated them."
 

"I want everyone to feel free to disagree and to express fresh ideas. I’m more interested in seeking the truth than in being right."
 

Nicolas Cage. "He brings such a great combination of cerebral energy and pure passion to the roles he plays."
 

"I like solving problems and crafting a deal, and creating something really new."
 

Photos of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the entrance to the St. Louis Convention Center: "Architectural photos remind me of the importance of places in people’s lives."



"On the CD player in my office is a 300-CD changer that plays random cuts from various movie soundtracks."

A baseball player. "Baseball is a blend of individual and team effort. No one player can dominate. Plus, I like competitive play."

College. "I left my comfortable Midwestern roots, decided against standard college opportunities and chose to attend Tulane University. In New Orleans, I discovered the challenge and opportunity of those who would be different and those who seek to make a difference."

"That happened once. I went to the New York Public Library."

B.A, Tulane University, New Orleans, La.