Things are very profitable at IBM. There aren't too many companies of that size that are earning over 7 percent return on their assets.

On the whole it is a plus for Coca-Cola. Their board is stale.

The robust hopes for capital spending aren't yet realized, but there's clearly an improvement. IBM's business is sound. They're focusing on profitability.

I like the ceremonial part of it and the tradition.

I'm pretty caring, loyal and loving to those who are close to me. Two of my friends are from school, so I've known them for more than 30 years. My best friend, Paul Fisher, sat next to me in English when I was ten or 11. If you asked him, he'd say I was loyal. I don't think I've changed over the years.

You must always be able to predict what's next and then have the flexibility to evolve.