One of the things that first attracted me to chess is that it brings you into contact with intelligent, civilized people - men of the stature of Garry Kasparov, the former world champion, who was my part-time coach.
“When the grandmothers of today hear the word 'Chippendales,' they don't necessary think of chairs.”
“You have to get along with people, but you also have to recognize that the strength of a team is different people with different perspectives and different personalities.”