Burr & Forman's condo group is not a new section. Rather, it is our attempt to better define and recognize the broad needs of our clients who are real estate developers, crossing over practice group lines and bringing to them lawyers who have expertise in the needed areas of the law.

There really is a will to do more - both from an industry perspective and the legislature. My assumption is that we're going to be talking a lot over the next several months about what makes sense, and hopefully come to an agreement so that we can make it work.

The conversation really was, how do we add consumer protections in a way that makes sense for the consumer?

I am not comparing myself to great artists, but when you see conceptual artists at work, on some level it's reassuring to know they can paint figuratively. Likewise, when you listen to the '50s jazz people who do these vast solos, you buy into it more if they open by playing a tune.

My father, being a Scotsman, taught me to look after finances. I'm shrewd. Some people may call me tight.

The easiest way to sum up the relationship between the drivers and NASCAR is that we are pawns on a chessboard. We don't make the big moves. We're just sacrificial lambs so to speak. They have their way of explaining to you very quickly that you can be replaced very, very easily in this sport no matter how popular you are.