Ted Turner
Ted Turner
Robert Edward "Ted" Turner IIIis an American media mogul and philanthropist. As a businessman, he is known as founder of the Cable News Network, the first 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth19 November 1938
CityCincinnati, OH
CountryUnited States of America
Ted Turner quotes about
additional funds lots money raise reason sources wealthy
I pledged to the U.N. that I'm going to try and raise additional funds from other sources as well, to get other wealthy individuals to contribute, because there's no reason why we can't raise lots of money... The world is just awash in money right because of the markets,
became news respected short york
In 20 short years, by all the surveys, we became the world's most respected news source. The New York Times had been there for 100 years. We did it in 20,
rocker
He's just a kid, ... I think he was off his rocker when he said those things.
country president states united
We had a president of the United States who had been out of the country but once before he was elected. There's been a lot since.
american-businessman life
Life is like a B-movie. You don't want to leave in the middle of it but you don't want to see it again.
environment everybody generous human living love preserved race
I love this planet... I want to see the environment preserved and I want to see the human race preserved. And I'd like to see everybody living decently in a more equitable, kind-hearted, thoughtful, generous world.
man
I think George Bush is the most dangerous man in the world.
american-businessman
If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect.
american-businessman
If I had any humility I would be perfect.
annual board chairman company decided enjoyed management members stand wish
It is after much deliberation that I have decided not to stand for re-election at the annual meeting. I have enjoyed working with (TW chairman and CEO) Dick Parsons, as well as the other board members and the management team. I wish Dick and the company every success.
everybody iran nuclear ours rid safe voted
I think we've already voted at the U.N., in the Security Council, to get rid of nuclear weapons. Let's get rid of them. Let's get rid of ours and then Iran will stop, I believe. And so everybody else will, because if everybody doesn't have them, then we're safe, at least safe from a nuclear attack.
humility
If only I had a little humility, I'd be perfect.
son
My son is now an ""entrepreneur."" That's what you're called when you don't have a job.
active admire board company decision delighted employees experience remain steve
I admire Steve Case's decision to put our company and its employees first, and I am delighted that he will remain on the board and be active because frankly, we really need his experience and vision.