Richard Branson Biography

On business:
“A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts.”

“Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming.”

“What's the quickest way to become a millionaire? Borrow fivers off everyone you meet.”

On himself:
“I believe in benevolent dictatorship provided I am the dictator.”

On his 'benevolent' side:
“Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines won't make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa - and it's about getting a balance.”

On the music business:
“The music industry is a strange combination of having real and intangible assets: pop bands are brand names in themselves, and at a given stage in their careers their name alone can practically guarantee hit records.”