Tilman J. Fertitta Quotes

You've got to stay strong to be strong in tough times.

Everybody wants to be led. Except for me. I want to lead.

When you're public, you're at the mercy of the markets. You can be doing extremely well, but if the markets are in the tank or your industry is in the tank, you don't get rewarded for it.

I can't draw a stick person. I can't play a musical instrument. But I've always had a knack for making money.

Don't ever let your business get ahead of the financial side of your business. Accounting, accounting, accounting. Know your numbers.

You have to know your strengths and weaknesses. If you don't have a particular strength, you need to go out and replace that.

I'm not on a special diet, but I do try to stay away from a lot of fried foods and from a lot of carbs. Yes, I eat a little bit of all of it.