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This is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005. I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is [...]

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“I’m glad that the act of giving birth has not come to be known as ‘going number three.’” – Matthew Baldwin, DefectiveYeti

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It is a wretched taste to be gratified with mediocrity when the excellent lies before us. – Isaac Disraeli

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Growing old doesn’t mean that you’ve matured. It only increases your chances. – gnorb

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“Pain [in the process of gain] is just weakness leaving your body.” – Kristin D.

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A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People

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“In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.” – Annonymous For you musicians out there: “Music Theory is not Music Fact.” – Hilton Jones

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Just heard this on the radio (90.3 in Ft. Lauderdale), and thought it incredibly appropriate: “I’m just now dying, but I suddenly realized that I forgot to live.”

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I was talking to a friend last night who shared the following story: my friend happens to own a 2004 BMW M3 Coupe. He owns his own business and because of this, he drives around on a regular basis. He was walking out of a store when the guy parked next to him turned and [...]

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