Most artists are making more money on tours than from CDs. That's why ticket prices and the cost of business went up. ... We don't voluntarily go out and write bigger checks.

Arthur Fogel operates in his own league. He is a maverick that has earned the respect of superstar artists because he religiously strives to maximize revenue for the artist while delivering a world-class service.

There is a sense that business is a zero-sum game, that if companies are making a lot of money, it must be coming out of someone else's pocket.

2004 was considered a low year, ... didn't sell out. ...We asked a lot of questions, and price seemed to be the No. 1 barrier to consumers' choices.

The good news is that concert consumer spending is miniscule compared to total entertainment spending, so there's a lot of room to grow.

We wish Arn the best in his new endeavor. We look forward to continued positive interactions.