I think she was surprised by the resistance. My advice was to come from the point of view she wants to help the country. The federation is not going to care if Peng was No. 1 in the world. That would be great, but for them, the most meaningful thing is still winning the Olympics.

A lot of people interested in Yao Ming were interested in Peng even. Obviously, they're looking at it as a springboard into China. I don't think a lot of marketers are saying we want an endorsement from Peng because we want to sell more stuff in America. They're looking at the possibility of a contract with Peng because of the long-term potential in China. If she ends up being an outcast in China and can't compete there, that would defeat the whole purpose for everybody.

Remember that everything that is good, whatever it's origin, comes from the holy spirit.

The art of writing involves making as many cups of tea as you can in the time available for writing. Then adding extra time for writing...

My advice, it's get involved in any and every aspect of the business that affords itself to you.

'Never Have Your Dog Stuffed' is really advice to myself, a reminder to myself not to avoid change or uncertainty, but to go with it, to surf into change.