Mark Russell Quotes (28 Quotes)

People are not in a good mood when any politician's face appears on television.

You've got the brain-washed, that's the Democrats, and the brain-dead, that's the Republicans!

It's a beautiful mix. I think there's enough business to go around for even more.

The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.

The Republicans have a new healthcare proposal Just say NO to illness.

Wall Street recognizes the value generated by successful debt purchasing companies, but it is quick to react negatively to escalating portfolio prices, executive and employee turnover, and revenue recognition issues.

We're just moving along as quick as possible.

You know when Jerry Ford gets the best joke, you know you're in trouble.

In 2005, lending markets continued to support deals in the ARM industry and buyers were particularly aggressive, causing a notable rise in deal values for well-run, niche ARM companies especially those in the debt buying sector.

I do jokes about what's funny, and both sides are funny.

The way money goes so fast these days, they should paint racing stripes on it.

You know that a given in life in human nature, is that at a sporting event, a baseball game, a football game, you never introduce a politician, is because he'll be booed. I don't care if he's the most beloved person in the world, its part of the game.

If the audience doesn't like it, usually they're just silent. But they've never all walked out at once.

Humor is very very risky, particularly for a candidate, unless he's been in so long that it just doesn't matter, and he's not running for president. But it's just that people are so sensitive and so touchy, and you're just going to upset somebody without ever realizing it.

The bank, through its acquisition and mergers with Chase and Bank One, presented some challenges in terms of duplicate real estate. We had to restructure this lease so it would fit their needs.

It's indicative of the boom-boom days of Houston when that building was built. It's synonymous with a great image and success that Texas Commerce and Chase brought to the building.

He gets the lifetime achievement award. But, it's all pretty equal opportunity. No president ever let me down.

Believe me when I say that Bill Clinton's second term will be good for business. My business.

Rush has done some top-notch quality work, and we're very, very pleased with them. We really enjoy working with them. They are on time and on budget, which makes me happy.

European debt purchasing and receivables management market leaders will generate strong interest in 2006 due to the expected growth potential of those markets over the next several years. In the U.S., small and mid-sized agencies that are specialized in fast-growing niche markets, such as the government, healthcare and commercial industries, will also be considered attractive acquisition targets by larger players that are in need of diversifying their service offerings and market focus.

We feel that the blockbuster sale of RMA to NCO Group is an indication of transactions to come as private equity looks toward a sale as a way to profit from investments made a number of years ago.

The thing that you're faulted on today is not that you are too tough, or not that you aren't careful. It's that you might have been too soft. People want that red meat now because you have to keep up with the mood and the mood today is harsh. It really is.

This award demonstrates MCI's continued leadership and commitment in delivering innovative services. Our focus is to ensure that we meet all our customers' requirements, from conferencing solutions to end-to-end connectivity to total management of their network. MCI's portfolio of services enables enterprise customers to conduct business more effectively and efficiently.

The regulation on the PGA Tour is 72 holes -- that was put in place by the players, ... We make every effort to finish on Sunday by 6p.m. Eastern time, but if we don't, we go to Monday.

I can't think of a performer who is better on television than in person.

I'll keep doing it until I die or the audiences die.

If you call your opponent a politician, it's grounds for libel.

We predicted in Q1 2005 that debt buyers would generate a significant portion of the total deal volume and value for the year, and that is exactly what happened.