Quinn Norton:

It's ok to take breaks. In fact, it may be essential to take breaks.

Craig Mod:

As anyone working in a creative field knows, the perspective gained by spending time away from work is invaluable.

Lorne Michaels:

What I discovered after the first five years was that talented people tend to move on and less talented people tend to be the most loyal. It's rare that you find both.

David Brooks:

The tragedy of middle-aged fame is that the fullest glare of attention comes just when a person is most acutely aware of his own mediocrity.

Saundra Pelletier:

If you've got to make a tough decision about somebody, make it fast. Do it quick. If you need to replace people, let them go, because the good people you have are never going to respect you if you keep passengers. You've got to have drivers. Don't let passengers stay.