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" The Starbucks customer and the Teavana customer are two very different customers, two different need states that are highly complimentary. "

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" We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to bring a gun into Starbucks and the people who want to prevent it. It is a very difficult, fragile situation. "

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" Customers have different need states and life experiences. "

Life Experiences

" We sell tea in Starbucks, but I think the experience is very different. I think coffee is something that is quick - it's transactional. I think tea is more Zen-like. It requires a different environment. "

" We have a big opportunity in China. We think the number of stores here can rival the number in North America. "

" On balance, I am a supporter of the minimum wage going up. We've got to be very careful what we wish for because some employers - and there could be a lot of them - will be scared away from hiring new people or creating incremental hours for part-time people as a result of that wage going up. "

" I'm not losing any sleep over Dunkin Donuts. "

" Risk more than others think safe. "

" I can't imagine a day without coffee. I can't imagine! "

" Even though people are under economic pressure, they still want to support those brands with values that are compatible with their own. "

" When you start a company, it's a singular focus. You have the wind at your back. "

" We need to put ourselves in the shoes of our customers. That is my new battle cry. Live and breathe Starbucks the way our customers do. "

" When it comes to Starbucks, I take every threat very personally. "

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" Pouring espresso is an art, one that requires the barista to care about the quality of the beverage. "