It's always struck me as awkward that we have a two- or three-hour conference session that is less well-attended by the public. Because we've worn ourselves out in the conference session, there's little discussion at the council meeting.

When you're running a business, the worst thing that can happen is four different people expressing their views, which may make it difficult to consummate the deal.

It would be easy to take the attitude (that) whatever it costs doesn't make a difference. To the taxpaying citizens, it does.

For him it was a life issue. That is a very sad situation when people wind up in those circumstances.

It was really quite moving to see all of the participants in the opening ceremony.

I've known Emeril for more than 20 years from when I featured him on 'Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous' from his days at Commander's Palace in New Orleans and from when I helped start the Food Network where he subsequently hosted an amazing 2,000-plus shows.