John Barbour Quotations

We're in a position right now where we are stuck in between Toys 'R' Us and its expertise and all its assets, and being No. 1 in many countries around the world, ... And on the other side we have Amazon, No. 1 on the Web, and we have access to their customers. And we are just scratching the surface on the stuff that we can do. There's no one in a position like we are at the moment.

Music is so hot right now. It appeals to both boys and girls of all ages. This holiday season people will have less money in their pockets. They want a toy that will stretch further.

Freedom all solace to man gives: He lives at ease that freely lives.

We get ghost hunters from all over the world. I never knew there was so much interest in ghosts until I bought this.

We are in the toy business 365 days a year. We have a very good idea of what will be the hot toys this season.

We are not looking forward to February 11 when we may have to revert to the system in place on January 3 and 4.

Toy manufacturers can make these products at a price parents will tolerate even if kids break them.

This spring, our stores are truly the destination for official MLB merchandise, with an expanded assortment of trading cards, apparel and sporting equipment that help parents and kids 'gear up' for the 2006 season or take to the field themselves.

While we continue to process a huge number of orders, we're concerned that some of our customers have experienced difficulty in accessing the site due to the overwhelming response, ... Extending the special discount will make it possible for those people who were unable to get on our Web site to still take advantage of the special offer.

To me, if you've got to work a lot of long hours, and if you want to go running, you want to listen to music while you work, you want somewhere safe to put your stuff, ... I think that's really important.

With his extensive experience, knowledge of the toy business and strong industry relationships, we are confident that Greg will deliver dynamic marketing campaigns for Toys 'R' Us that will reinforce the company's position as the toy authority and create a more compelling shopping experience for our customers.

We had people lining up outside the store since 4 a.m.,

As (electronic components) drop in price and as consumers are willing to spend a little more money, that opens a lot more technology to children. That encourages the toy industry to take more risk at high-priced toys.

It's been a great run. It's been a very good business for me and all of our employees. We've had people work through college as a result of working at the Distillery and that gives me a great deal of pleasure.

It's really an unusual spot. You don't have many places like this on the central coast. It's really one of a kind.

The Internet business lost last year because of the number of companies that just couldn't keep up with demand, ... ...We got really slammed, and you know, we did, fact of life. But there are very few people out there who aren't saying 'You know something? Those people did the right thing for the long term.' It may have cost them money. It may have been painful. It may have been written all up in the press. But you know something, everyone who had a satisfied experience said we dealt with things correctly.

I'm going to do what retired people do - not worry about business. Maybe some traveling and some golf as well. Mostly I'm just looking forward to waking up in the morning and deciding what I want to do.

Ah! Freedom is a noble thing! Freedom makes man to have liking: freedom all solace to man gives: he lives at ease that freely lives!

And should think freedom more to prize, than all the gold in world that is.