A big challenge in combating terrorism is learning how to think about things that we can't imagine.

I think when the military ousts a sitting president, even if the sitting president is deeply unpopular, that's the definition of a coup.

I follow the Cubs. Only when they play the Nationals do I have a conflict.

The only place I've ever been where people were as proud about their city as people are in Chicago is Florence, Italy, where I lived for three years.

My daughter has a vivid imagination, and so does my son.

What I have found is that, in a family business structure, sometimes what is needed is a sense of discipline rather than creativity. You have to take everyone's ideas and make it work. When you are dealing with money, there is a limitation on how creative you can be.

When you see the best of the best - when you see a Matisse or a Picasso - what interests you is the creativity and harmony.

Everything about the music industry takes away from you as an artist. They're always wondering what the next thing is: 'What do you have?' It's a very introverted process.