I said to Scott that the ascent seemed to be going slowly and that I was concerned descending climbers could possibly run out of oxygen before their return to camp IV.

I see the psychology of this team, I see they respect me very much as a climber, not like last year - these people value what I bring to them.

I respect Everest very much.

I offer my expertise and experience for hire in order to help a group of people reach the summit.

I don't know what being an Everest guide means. I am a coach, not a guide.

I am not sure the others are as committed as Rob Hall and Scott Fischer. I think there is more business now, and I know it will be impossible to stop this Everest business.