Philanthropy, like Red Cross voluntarism, is realizing the enhancing influence of cultural diversity. Inviting the full participation of all the community's resources leads to win-win situations.

Reykjavik has a mixture of southern and northern mentality. There's a laid-back, relaxed attitude but also the feeling things are going to get done.

There are places and moments in which one is so completely alone that one sees the world entire.

I get involved with projects based on three parameters - the script, the actors involved and the director.

You know, in Saudi Arabia, you're innocent until proven Jewish. Female. Guilty! They're guilty!

You cannot take credit for your talents. It is what you do with them that counts.

I never imagined working with CEOs, congressmen or the military, yet I make regular visits to the Pentagon, stop by the Capitol now and then and sit down with leaders of all kinds of companies.

Supporting customers through multiple channels is no longer an option for financial services organizations; it's a necessity.

The way of obedience is the way of blessing.

I don't know what I want, but I want it NOW!

It's no good trying to keep up old friendships. It's painful for both sides. The fact is, one grows out of people, and the only thing is to face it.