Bill Taylor Quotations

Let's face it: Most companies in most industries have a kind of tunnel vision. They chase the same opportunities that everyone else is chasing, they miss the same opportunities that everyone else is missing. It's the companies that see a different game that win big. The most important question for innovators today is: What do you see that the competition doesn't see?

It is a cultural tradition that makes New Orleans what it is. It also represents the roots of American music and an important part of the African-American community in New Orleans. It unites people in some of the poorer neighborhoods of the city. It is absolutely critical to continue.

That's not how most of Hollywood does it-which helps to explain why Pixar does so well. How are you changing the game in your field? What is your distinctive take on how your industry operates? Do you work as distinctively as you compete?

We're doing fine. The fire is no closer today than it was yesterday or the day before. They expected or feared very high winds last night, and they didn't get them.

If you want to create a memorable company, you have to fill your company with memorable people.

The true mark of a leader is the willingness to stick with a bold course of action - an unconventional business strategy, a unique product-development roadmap, a controversial marketing campaign - even as the rest of the world wonders why you're not marching in step with the status quo.

Our biggest problem is giving up fast breaks because we're not doing a good job clearing the ball. Once we fix that, we'll be fine. ... Once we fix that, I think we'll give some of the big boys trouble.

What I can confirm is that a serious allegation has been made and that we are investigating it vigorously, and that we have reported the allegations to appropriate state authorities.

We have some kids who play year-round ball. Brittany Bate is back.

We just felt like the power plant was shoved down our throats. They wanted us to get more energy from the plant, and also wanted us to pay for its maintenance, operations and debt.