Gerald Levin Quotations

enough to validate the concept and to get us thinking about expansion.

One of the most exciting things about this transaction related to the music business, ... Through AOL and through the Internet, you have a worldwide opportunity to promote. The music business is built on signing new acts, and this new society has a vast field of which to choose. Also, music lends itself to the digital downloading and more efficient delivery of music.

the robust progress we've made in strengthening our balance sheet and creating significant value for our shareholders.

Our company's first-quarter growth was exceptionally strong through a healthy combination of 7 percent pro forma revenue growth and ongoing cost management,

We've declared openly that this is not about any exclusive arrangement with respect to content,

When I returned to work after the death of my son, Jon, in 1997, I had a special provision inserted in my employment agreement that allows me to choose not to fill out my term, ... I felt that once my work was completed and I was satisfied with the company's direction and progress, I'd invoke that provision... That time has arrived.

The combination of AOL and Time Warner doesn't really hit any regulatory barriers and, certainly from my perspective, this is a compelling combination that actually has an opportunity on a worldwide basis to make a substantial contribution.

Even with the small sample, it can have validity.

It was an unbelievable metaphysical experience. You're entering their world,

We have created significant value for our shareholders through our investment in Six Flags, the country's finest regional theme parks,