In most cases, family businesses are stronger because of the complementary skills of their members.

These people are not [outsiders]. They are an integral part of the family and, by extension, the family business.

Someone who's never been exposed to it doesn't really understand that the family business is the moving force in the family.

Families are about love, giving, and acceptance. Business is about accountability, performance, and proving yourself.

They have a philosophy to enjoy life. When they reach a certain age and a certain amount of money, they're happy to move over for the next generation.

Judy couldn't move to Britain for family reasons, so I had to come to the States, and the U.S. government wouldn't give me a Green Card, so I airily told her I'd write a book.