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“Everywhere we turn, as we think about Time Warner and their different brands we see opportunity.”

PlanetOut CEO Megan Smith, who we’re surprised isn’t considering picking up Out magazine for a couple million, Salon.com, 14 January 2000

“I might be threatening to write code.”

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, on his decision to hand the CEO title to Steve Ballmer so he can yell at his programmers full-time, News.com, 13 January 2000

“The new strategy for MSN is about taking us back to our roots — but twisted and adapted for the Internet.”

Microsoft executive Brad Chase, forgetting that MSN’s roots are pretty twisted to begin with, The New York Times, 12 January 2000

“@Home’s service is all about a broadband, rich-media environment, and our churn rate is below the U.S. death rate.”

Excite@Home executive Mark Stevens, on the need for his company to make substantial biotech investments to maintain its long-term growth rate, Salon.com, 11 January 2000

“There are a lot of cooks onstage here. But there’s a big meal to be served.”

Steve Case, chairman of newly formed media giant AOL Time Warner, on the prospects of an executive food fight at the merged company, The Industry Standard, 10 January 2000