Not every business cycle has a financial crisis. Frequently they do. Kenneth Arrow businesscrisiscycle 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
We do things on an exchange basis in the music business - it keeps the wheels turning. That's how I can get people like Slash, Flea and Kris Kristofferson on my album. Collaboration should be done through trades rather than charging each other a fortune. Ronnie Wood albumbasisbusiness share on social
In 40-odd years in show business, some years I could do no wrong, and some years I could do nothing right. Show business. I owe it everything - it owes me nothing. Patsy Kelly businessoddowe Change image and share on social
I am definitely still the same kid that I was picking up the guitar at 15. But, I have definitely learned to be more flexible and roll with the punches. It's such an unpredictable business to be in and it's insane how things change so last minute. Kate Voegele businesschangeflexible share on social
Have I done more business-related things to help my career grow? Yeah. I took the business end more seriously, hooked up with a manager, got some help, because at a certain point, you get frustrated when you go do auditions, and people say you did a great job, and then you don't get he part. Gary Sinise auditionbusinesscareer share on social
We had some problems - my children were kidnapped during that time, and it just changed my whole way of thinking, from being in show business and everything else. Solomon Burke businesschangechild Change image and share on social
To be a Southern Ground artist, you have to be a lifer. It's not about winning a karaoke contest or a television show to become famous. It's about really paying your dues. It's people I'm fans of and want to help in the business. Zac Brown artistbusinesscontest share on social
Be it $15 million here and $11 million there, it takes hundreds of millions to be successful in this business. David Neeleman businesshundredmillion Change image and share on social