“There's something about a variety show, I think, that disarms us as co...” — Chris Thile Quote

“There's something about a variety show, I think, that disarms us as consumers of something. We're laughing, and there's this sense of anything goes, anything could happen.”

“Generally speaking, I think one has to take reviews with a grain of salt, unless you know who the person is and what their qualifications are.”

“The radio - this old piece of technology that's still crackingly current - gives you this communal experience in real time.”

“I just want the opportunity to transcend my personal boundaries and the only way you can do that is by latching on to other people's coat-tails.”

“I love the string band. I love the sound of it, the possibilities of it, I love the physical sensation of creating and performing in it. It's my voice.”

“I play the mandolin, which people don't often expect great things from. But it has it's charms, and it's my voice. I feel like I had as little choice in the matter as I do my speaking and singing voice.”

“Consumers have a different path to purchase. They don't shop less than they used to; it is just that the footsteps went online. You have to think differently in how you engage with users.”

“I believe in creating ideas that consumers actually want to engage in, creating movements with our thinking and not bombarding them into submission.”

“We need to pass measures that protect consumers' private information while also encouraging new technological innovations.”

“I originally invested in Dropcam because I foresaw what the company and their products could do for consumers and the industry. I've been deeply impressed with what they've done in such little time, and I'm confident that they'll continue to exceed my expectations.”

“Mutual funds were created to make investing easy, so consumers wouldn't have to be burdened with picking individual stocks.”

“Companies shouldn't use the law to prevent consumers from doing something legal.”