We had this feeling going into the show that the lower-middle class and below have less discretionary money this year.
The price of gasoline, electricity, the price of natural gas, it's been a triple hit for the consumer.
You couldn't program better weather for a three-week period than we've had this year.
We did not want one youngster to receive that much money. We felt it was becoming out of proportion.
I think our revenue stream shows that people came in and had a good time.
Whether you're a Sheryl Crow fan or Melissa Etheridge fan, or you're just concerned about the welfare of women all over the world, come out and support this day and have a great time.
They can do whatever they want to with it. It's their money. For these youngsters, it's no different than the youngsters that play football and win the state championship. ... They have been selected as the very best in what they do.
You'll be surprised how many people will stand there in the rain.
