What I was told by my parents was that, you know, take this inhibition out whether you're a girl or a boy. Basically, pursue your dream, and as long as you're a capable and hardworking human being, you will be able to follow and fulfill your dream.

If you don't follow your dream, who will?

Take destiny in your own hands.

To me, the American Dream is being able to follow your own personal calling. To be able to do what you want to do is incredible freedom.

I always believe that, as you start out, while you should have a big dream - a big goal - but it's also important to move step by step. So, you know, frankly, if you ask me, when I started as a management trainee in 1984, I don't know that I really thought that I would become the CEO.

It's a profound thing to watch another human being come out of your body.