32 Quotes by David Beard

On the other hand, people are living longer now. That is kind of the negative side. If people are living longer, these businesses won't grow all that fast.

To compete in the Olympic Games has always been a dream. The opportunity I have to represent my country at them is unbelievably exciting.

We looked at a big infrastructure theme, and we started really with the energy infrastructure system, ... We own coal companies that mine the coal. We own the rails that transport the coal. And we own the construction companies that build coal plants. Coal is half of our energy.

It brings added spirit to the team and it's a great experience to share your high school sports experiences with your only brother.

I think the market is saying that the Dow has been flat for a year. If you look at the Nasdaq, it's up 40 percent year to year. And so the Nasdaq is going to correct probably quicker than the Dow, or the Dow will tread water, while the Nasdaq continues to come in.

I think we've anticipated that the economy's not getting worse, ... But in order to see the next leg up, we need to see a significant upturn in (2002 profit) numbers.

Last year gave us confidence, but it also gave us a goal and drive to build on to improve this year.

Typically in bear markets, you have rallies. However, I tend to think we have put in a bottom and will keep rallying from here.

Volleyball is the sport through which I am able to express my God-given talents of being an athlete. It is a sport which involves relating, pushing, and encouraging your teammates. It has helped evolve me into the person I am today.