I had worked at Disney since they bought the company that I had worked for, ABC in the mid-90s.

Identify what all the issues are & when you find them don't hide from them.

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

I think it is incredibly important to be open and accessible and treat people fairly and look them in the eye and tell them what is on your mind.

It’s in our best interest to put some of the old rules aside and create new ones and follow the consumer – what the consumer wants and where the consumer wants to go.

And it's only the beginning of a new era of exceptional Star Wars storytelling next year we'll release our first standalone movie based on these characters, followed by Star Wars: Episode VIII in 2017, and we'll finish this trilogy with Episode IX in 2019.

I'm committed to increasing long-term value for shareholders and am confident we will continue to do so through the successful execution of our core strategic priorities: the creation of high quality, branded content and experiences, the use of technology, and creating growth in numerous and exciting international markets.

I drive myself to and from work. I love the privacy.

I have a fondness for jazz, particularly for jazz singers, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald all the way through the Sinatra era.

Sometimes I feel like I'm a contestant in a reality show that probably would be called The Apprentice Survivor Millionaire.

People still love a good story, and I don't think that will change.

The heart and soul of the company is creativity and innovation.

People go to Disney because they know its brand attributes. We believe we have an opportunity to go with our content directly to consumers.

We're delighted to be working with Apple to offer fans a new and innovative way to experience our wildly popular shows.

People don't like to follow pessimists.

I'm not in the camp that believes that Netflix is going to take over the world...technology makes it impossible to have a monopoly.