It was important for me to come to a club where there is a good spirit, the lads get on and there isn't such a cosmopolitan approach.

I think a lot of people saw it was something inspirational, kind of a Marine Corps spirit,

When I think of Irish, I think of hardworking people. Irish make the American dream come true.

We try to keep them circulating and bring in something different every year. And there are still the old favorites you have to hold onto.

Praise is always good as long as it's not overdone. If you praise everyone equally, what's the praise worth?

It's a whole different ballgame from years back. It's like any other business -- rising costs and a lot more paperwork.