I considered going into business or becoming a lawyer - not for the money, but for the thrill of problem-solving. Lisa Randall businessconsiderlawyer Change image and share on social
Business has only two functions - marketing and innovation. Milan Kundera businessfunctioninnovation Change image and share on social
In the commercial real estate business, brokers spearhead major accounts. But they wouldn't have customers without the people who oversee construction. Roger Staubach accountbrokerbusiness Change image and share on social
I think it's one of the main negative emotional ingredients that fuels show business, because there's so much at stake and the fear of failure looms large. Garry Shandling businessemotionalfailure Change image and share on social
It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business. Dolley Madison businessdesirehappiness Change image and share on social
I'm not in the business of meddling with people's destinies - and yes, my characters are real people to me. They have histories and thoughts and yearnings and hurts and misgivings and pleasures that don't belong to me. Jonathan Evison belongbusinesscharacter share on social
The pressures having grown up in this business can be really rough. And it is a testament to you that you have remained focused and NOT lost your mind. Keenen Ivory Wayans businessfocusgrow Change image and share on social
As a goalkeeper you need to be good at organising the people in front of you and motivating them. You need to see what's going on and react to the threats. Just like a good manager in business. Peter Shilton businessfrontgoalkeeper Change image and share on social
I looked at longevity in show business when I was about 13, and the people who seemed to have longevity were the ones who'd spent quite a bit of time learning about what they were doing before they made it. Paul Merton bitebusinesslearn share on social
The economics favour one-man comedy shows: all you need is one person, a microphone and a PA system. But I'm pleased so many people are making a living out of comedy - it's a wonderful business to be in. Paul Merton businesscomedyeconomics share on social
