It's one of the most validating things you can do for a product is go out there and get them to commit to pay you up front.

A goal of Twitch is to be wherever gamers are, whether its on laptops and handheld devices or integrated into gaming consoles and software.

The most common mistakes are showing people your product- don't show them your product, it's sort of like telling them bout a feature.

You want to learn about what's already in their heads. You want to avoid putting things there.

If you just talk to who's easy to talk to, you're not really getting the best data.

The most interesting things you learn in an interviews come from the: 'interesting', 'tell me more'

The crucial people to get your product started for the first 6 months are not who will be using it 3 years later.

The other mistake I think people make is talking to who's available rather than talking to who they need to talk to.

The pool of people you care about is going to shift over time.

Recording interviews is like magic. a) It stops you from taking notes in the middle and b) you can play that recording for people.

Given the huge number Xbox owners and how many of them love gaming spectatorship, its a natural fit to bring the Twitch experience to the 360.

Your war drum ain't / louder than this breath.

A sober friend from Texas said once that the three things I cannot change are the past, the truth, and you. I hate this insight so much.

An institution rooted in slavery cannot be the voice of our people.

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.

To see your friend's dreams come true, there's really nothing that can make you happier.

I take your hand, brother, so that you may go in peace.

Calvinism is the gospel, and nothing else.

Edgar found a way to get the ball where nobody was standing.

Everything that you paint may be used as evidence against you.

When I'm at home in Virginia, I become more hermit-like. I like my own home.