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" In the 1940s, the petroleum business was an American game, and it was enormously to our advantage that the world ran on oil. "

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" There is an immutable conflict at work in life and in business, a constant battle between peace and chaos. Neither can be mastered, but both can be influenced. How you go about that is the key to success. "

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" My mother really didn't know a heck of a lot about business. She was a very good mother, that made sure we ate right and we had our cod liver oil, but didn't know a heck of a lot about what I did. "

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" It's been a joy to be a part of other people's journey, to be able to inspire and be a part of new singers coming up in this business. "

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" My son is now an 'entrepreneur.' That's what you're called when you don't have a job. "

" Yes, I have a lot of business interests. But I don't work for just anyone, and I choose the companies very carefully. "

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