Steve Tisch Quotes

Elon Musk is a cool cookie.

I'm an entrepreneur. 'Ambitious' is my middle name.

When time permits, I try to see interesting people in the cities I visit. In Seattle, I met Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, who is shy in personality but flamboyant in his philanthropy.

Elon Musk is an incredible leader and entrepreneur. I have known him since 1995 when he first came to Silicon Valley.

Elon Musk is a remarkable individual.

I had the good fortune to call George Steinbrenner both partner and friend.

Sonia Gandhi is great. She is adorable.

I don't want to be the guy that's sitting here, calling somebody and telling them their dream. I want to be in the seat of the founder.

Diane von Furstenberg is an extraordinary woman. She's modern. She's a mother, a grandmother, a leader.

Paul Cummins is a genius. He's a true visionary.

Magic has lived an extraordinary life as a champion athlete, passionate activist, and highly successful entrepreneur. The impact of Magic's life on the game of basketball and beyond is undeniable.

Vince McMahon is not a human being. They don't make people like Vince. Vince is Vince. I can't even describe to you what it's like being in a room with Vince McMahon. He is above man. That's the best way I can put it. Like-minded people take over the world, so I've always had a great rapport with him.

Many people, including myself, thought of Jobs as an inventor, an Edison-like figure, but he wasn't. I did a documentary on James Brown recently; and, oddly, I found a lot in common between Jobs and Brown. Jobs was also a fantastic performer, put on an extraordinary live show at his product launches, but he could also be ruthless, cruel and totally self-aggrandizing. And just as Brown surrounded himself with the very best musicians, Jobs understood the importance of hiring the absolutely most talented people and knew how crucial they were to the success of what he was trying to do.

Throughout his many years, he enriched the lives of countless others and served as a model of generosity and discipline to those he met, fostering an atmosphere of compassion, harmony, and unity. Sri Chinmoy was a leader, humanitarian, artist, athlete, and public servant who will be sorely missed. His legacy of kindness, reflection, and resolve will endure for many years to come.

I've got a friend whose nickname is "Shagger". You might think that's pretty cool. She doesn't like it.

I call myself the assistant cult leader.

Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.

Barack Obama and his followers and his adorers have decided he can bring us all together, that he can reach across aisles, he can reach across oceans. Who knows, he might be able to reach across galaxies, bring people together, to find common ground from the mountaintop, and so, my friends.

Nowadays, you cannot be a very Effective political figure without Having a demonstrable sense of humor. People take to it.

I confirmed to the prime minister that we appreciate our friendship.

I have a friend who is a juggler. If I'm at his house, I don't like to take food from him, if it's in threes. He has three apples left, I guess I can't have one. I wouldn't want to screw up his practice routine.

José Mourinho is a big star. He's nice. The first time he met Helena [Ibrahimovic's partner] he whispered to her: 'Helena, you have only one mission - feed Zlatan, let him sleep, keep him happy.' That guy says whatever he wants. I like him.

You may as well know, also, that every great leader, from the dawn of civilization down to the present, was a dreamer.

Newt Gingrich is an incredible leader. He is a leader of our time, and he's going to lead us into the future. And we're going to accomplish the things that we've all dreamed of.

A pioneer should have imagination, should be able to enjoy the idea of things more than the things themselves.