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" I'm not into cats; they aren't my bag. "

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" People in emerging markets want to do business with the U.K. I don't see why the U.K. should be penalised for this. "

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" What's crucial in a High Street store is a compelling reason for people to shop there. Shops must offer excellent customer service - and 'theatre' is a must. "

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" Stack the cards in your favour, and in a casino, you'll get arrested and put in prison, but in business and in life, it's the right thing to do. "

" Both my sons are dyslexic, and so, too, in a much milder form, is one of my daughters. "

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" It's very difficult for an entrepreneur to let go. It's very hard to sell a successful business. People sometimes hold on until the business has no value at all. "

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