During school, I'd advertise cars in the University of British Columbia newspaper. Votes: 20
My grade 3 teacher put on a kids' Christmas concert, and I played the kazoo, so my mother bought me a trumpet. I took lessons for eight years, was in the Kitsilano Boys Band, and I played in the Vancouver Junior Symphony for two years. Votes: 15
My dad made a huge impact on me in terms of right and wrong. Votes: 11
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. Votes: 9
In my job, I have many operations, so I tend to use time in my car to think. I get in the car after work and drive all night -11 hours, Vancouver to Banff. Votes: 8
No matter what business you are in, there is change, and it's happening pretty quickly. Votes: 8
I probably fly twice a week, within Canada and the States. Votes: 8
What I like most about an aquarium is that all ages, from toddlers to pre-schoolers to retired grandparents, can really enjoy the wonders of the sea. Votes: 7
People in the high-tech sector are living with change every hour. They can get up in the morning and find themselves behind already. Votes: 7
I've always believed that competition is good for consumers and good for businesses. Votes: 6
When I came out of high school, my objective in life was to get a job selling used cars, but after trying for two weeks, nobody would hire me. Votes: 5
Radio had been very good to me as a car dealer. It's flexible, and it's fast - you can get on the air in an hour and change your message - and compared to other types of media, it's very good value. Votes: 4
I track some long hours. Votes: 4
It's quite normal to hear of a change and see it as a problem, but it's probably an opportunity, depending on how quickly you can adjust. Votes: 4
I come to work, and I have a good time. I have no reason to change anything that I do. Votes: 2
I've got a lot of respect for tuba players, just carrying that thing around. Votes: 2