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“I'm in a different position than most CEO's. I'm a founder. I'm not a hired CEO. Now, I can be fired by the board, but most CEO's are hired by the board.”

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While their service is ending, our responsibility is just beginning!

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

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Profitability is a shallow goal if it doesn't have a real purpose, and the purpose has to be share the profits with others.

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