Retailers grow and die. I've been doing this almost 30 years now, which is amazing to me because I feel like in some ways, we're still just getting started.

People are not remembered by how few times they fail, but by how often they succeed. Every wrong step is another step forward.

Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because a straight line even in an ECG means we are not alive.

The more you write tunes, the better they will become. The more you do gigs, the better you will become. It's just kind of like the facts of life; the practice makes perfect thing. Keep your fingers crossed, start from the bottom and work your way up.

Private brand's important. We invest in quality. We try to treat them like they really are brands, and not just some private label. But, you know, we wouldn't wanna see them continue to grow in percent of total too much. We would like for the brands to offer value to customers and have them grow.

Hardships exist to make me stronger, helping me grow and improve, not to leave me hopeless or discouraged.