Month: October 1998

“We are disappointed, but you have financial markets that are out of control. If Goldman Sachs pulled their public offering, you can’t expect us to go ahead.”

Zapata CEO and fish-oil magnate Avram Glazer, on his craven retreat from the Internet market after backing out of plans to buy undervalued Web sites, The New York Times, 16 October 1998

“We have to improve in almost all areas. But it’s better than most customers expected.”

Microsoft vice president Brad Chase, arguing that the Windows NT 5.0 glass has at least a few drops of water, Yahoo/Reuters, 13 October 1998

“It’s not just about printing out a Web site and binding it.”

Lauren Marino, acquisitions editor at Broadway Books, on finding a higher repurpose through Internet startups, The Industry Standard, 12 October 1998

“This merger is in response to an industry call for an objective, reliable measurement standard. We believe it will create a believable, trustworthy, bedrock standard in Internet audience measurement.”

RelevantKnowledge CEO Jeff Levy, who will surrender his keys to the executive suite after his company merges with competitor Media Metrix, Wired News, 12 October 1998

“How do you entertain, stimulate and reward your work force? We like to use the word ‘magic.'”

Richard Garwacki, vice president of Bill Graham Special Events, perhaps describing the entertainment his company books for high tech shows, perhaps describing their very entertaining account books, ABCNews.com/AP, 9 October 1998