32 Quotes by Robert Crandall

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    I did not deal well with the politicians. I tend to tell people that when they are full of crap, that they are full of crap.

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    If you want to travel on the airline system, you give up your privacy. If you want your privacy, don't fly. Flying is voluntary.

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    The airline business is fast-paced, high risk, and highly leveraged. It puts a premium on things I like to do. I think I communicate well. And I am very good at detail. I love detail.

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    I've said many times that I'd be thrilled to sell the airline to the employees and our guys said no, we'll take all the money, anyway.

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    [Politicians] - they'll give you everything you want to your face - and then, as you walk away, they'll shoot you in the back because it's fun to watch you die.

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    A lot of people came into the airline business. Most of them promptly exited, minus their money,

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    If the pilots were in charge, Columbus would still be in port. They believe the assertion that the world is flat.

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    You put together the best team that you can with the players you've got, and replace those who aren't good enough.

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