Barry Sternlicht

As the facts change, change your thesis. Don't be a stubborn mule, or you'll get killed.

It's cheaper to buy a house and finance it than it is to rent in many markets.

I suppose I was a frustrated artist. I like fitting things together, and there are plenty of different ways to do that with real estate.

I actually had a movie green lit at Disney the same week 'Burlesque' was green lit - a movie for Disney called 'Mash-Up', about a high school marching band.

When I took my first job, I was among only a handful of women. It was isolating at times. My love for technology kept me going, and I got to where I am today driven by my passion and self confidence.