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I had no illusions that my career would be any longer than three years tops.

I never, ever would have imagined the kind of career I've had. It just wouldn't have occurred to me that anything like this could have been possible. I didn't have any such aspirations. And I still can't believe my good fortune.

I think the kind of career I've had, something would have had to be sacrificed.

My career has been a gradual climb. I think that's part of the reason why I've had longevity.

I'm convinced that had I not changed my name, I don't think I would have had quite the same career curve that I eventually had.

I thought, 'Wow, if we could have a career that was five or six years long, that would be fantastic.' And, of course, never even thinking it would still be something I'd be doing in 45 years.

I'd retired for about six or seven years. Coming back to the business, I found that I was sort of not quite a has-been, and it wasn't a new career, it was just kind of difficult to crack the nut, so to speak.

Of course I could have retired anytime. But retiring would drive me crazy.

I've been in the twilight of my career longer than most people have had their career.