Writing fiction has become a priestly business in countries that have lost their faith. Gore Vidal businesscountryfaith Change image and share on social
All cannot rule, nor can all be ruled. All cannot plow, nor can all sow, nor reap. No more can all neglect such employments, else the race would become extinct. Each has his business to perform, his part to act. It is a duty he owes to the rest as well as to himself. Joseph P. Bradley actbusinessduty share on social
Everybody wants all of our businesses to have no restrictions in any country, but even in Canada, in order to distribute home entertainment, you need to follow the Canadian rules, and it's just about as hard to do business there as it is in China. Jon Feltheimer businesscanadacanadian share on social
Today, public companies don't like the idea of conglomerates. People want to buy something in which they know where they are putting their money - into the food business or the oil and gas business. They don't want to put their money into a hodge-podge as a general rule. Jim Pattison businessbuycompany share on social
I've never chased fame. I came into this business to be a theatre actress. I was nine when I first appeared on stage. But I can't say I would turn my back on fortune. I'm someone who enjoys the benefits of money. Joan Collins actressappearback share on social
I went through a period of pulling away from everything - acting, people - not sure if I would ever have a voice in this business. Selma Blair actbusinesspeople Change image and share on social
An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage. Jack Welch abilityactionadvantage Change image and share on social
L.A. has always had a ton of creative business people, but tech has always been trumped by Hollywood. Now Hollywood is realizing it needs to be smarter in tech. Hollywood is finally crossing over, and it's really going to charge L.A. to be the next tech center. Paige Craig businesscentercharge share on social
After hurting myself like that, I could not go back immediately to racing. I was in no condition, mentally or physically. That helped me to strengthen myself to go through the hard times that were ahead with my business, and to be successful. Nelson Piquet aheadbackbusiness share on social
The entertainment business is and always has been about money, and it's about, 'Does that person merit that salary?' The fact is that that the business, in my view, has been somewhat bankrupt for years - only the new media made it viable. Mike Medavoy bankruptbusinessentertainment share on social
