I think that sometimes the difference between winning and losing, success and failure, is this gray line between will, passion and self-belief that says, 'I'm going to do this'.

Starbucks represents something beyond a cup of coffee.

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

We are not in the coffee business serving people, we are in the people business serving coffee.

Starbucks has a role and a meaningful relationship with people that is not only about the coffee.

Believe in your dreams and dream big. And then after youve done that, dream bigger.

There's a metaphor Vincent Eades likes to use: "If you examine a butterfly according to the laws of aerodynamics, it shouldn't be able to fly. But the butterfly doesn't know that, so it flies.

Starbucks is in my blood. It is such a part of me that letting it unravel simply was not an option.

When you're surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.

Customers must recognize that you stand for something.

Starbucks is committed to evolving and enhancing our customer experience with innovative and wholesome food offerings.

How often do we find the blind leading the not-so-blind?

Love is blind friendship closes its eyes.

'The Princess Bride' is one of my favorite movies of all time.

It's just hard to travel in the shadow of regret. In fact, it's so hard that I actually haven't left yet.

The only reason I would call the police is if someone is getting aggressed in the street and I'm behind a window.

Almost any difficulty will move in the face of honesty. When I am honest I never feel stupid. And when I am honest I am automatically humble.

Love is two minutes fifty-two seconds of squishing noises. It shows your mind isn't clicking right.

I took a long time off to have my baby and spend time with my family.

Growing up, I watched shows such as 'Blackadder' and 'Monty Python' with my parents.

Most Americans want judges who will stick to interpreting the law rather than making it.