Be Bold, But Be Fair. Don't Give

My Son Is Trying To Be A Sports Writer, And My Daughter Is A College Student. She Wants To Be A Comedy Writer, And She's At Film School. I Discouraged Both Of Them Early On From Getting Involved In Starbucks. I Didn't Think It Would Be Fair; Plus, They Didn't Have Any Interest Anyway.

Most Business People Today Are Not Going To Invest In The Uncertainty That Exists In America.

Certainly The Caffeine In Coffee, Whether It's Starbucks Or Generic Coffee, Is Somewhat Of A Stimulant. But If You Drink It In Moderation, Which I Think Four Or Five Cups A Day Is, You're Fine.

Believe In Your Dreams And Dream Big. And Then After Youve Done That, Dream Bigger.

Our History Is Based On Extending The Brand To Categories Within The Guardrails Of Starbucks.