I've not only pursued the American dream, I've achieved it. I suppose we could say the last few years, I've also achieved the American nightmare.

But indeed a market like California is not good for Enron.

But the most important thing is, Enron did not cause the California crisis.

In the case of Enron, we balance our positions all the time.

The collapse of Enron and the subsequent collapse of Arthur Andersen were tremendous tragedies. But as I stated at the time of my indictment on July 8, 2004, failure does not equate to a crime.

I take responsibility for what happened at Enron, both good and bad. But I cannot take responsibility for criminal conduct that I was unaware of.

I mean, our primary businesses in wholesale pipelines, utilities, retail, were all doing extremely well.

But I can't take responsibility for criminal conduct of somebody inside the company.

Aggressive accounting does not mean illegal accounting.

The last thing I would have ever expected to happen to me in my life would be that, in fact, I would be accused of doing something wrong and maybe even something criminal.

I don't fear jail because I know I'm not guilty. I know I did nothing wrong. I did nothing criminal and I also believe my God will get me through this.

I really hope that the Japanese are going to stop demonstrating to the world what man-made radiation does to people.

Alligators and crocodiles are some of the most aggressive creatures on the planet - they'll take down a boat if you come up to their nest.

I'm not allowed on FOX, and I'm not allowed on MSNBC.

I don't want a God that would go around killing people's little girls. Neither do I want a God who would kill his own son.

I remember last time I played Nocturnal Wonderland I dropped that 'Move 4 First Aid' mashup and people ripping their hair out... crazy night.

Oh! how the hours hasten to change into days, the days into months, the months into years, and those into life's annihilation!

Dade Kincaid is not afraid of the things of which the world is made.

I try not to be too profane around children or old people. Other than that, that's how I speak.

I am indeed a hedonistic utilitarian. I have defended hedonistic utilitarianism for quite a while.

When your image improves, your performance improves.