Tilman J. Fertitta Quotes

You should know that I lead, not follow

I'm one of those guys that likes to lead, not follow.

I like to be in control.

I like to be the one in charge of everything.

In this world, I call the shots and I think I know best.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

He did not care which direction the car was travelling, so long as he was in the driver’s seat.

I am not bossy, I am the boss.

Even if you don't have the authorities - and frankly I didn't have the authorities for anything - if you take charge, people will follow.

If I wanted, I could have ruled half of Bombay.

I think I'm a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it's authority that I respect.

I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me.

I like control.

I like to be in control of things.

I enjoy being in control, having a lot of creative control.

I like power and I like to use it.

I suddenly got used to that feeling of being in control, which I never, ever feel when I'm not onstage - a feeling that you're the master of your own universe.

To be a leader of men one must turn one's back on men.

The way to have power is to take it.

There is a wonderful feeling of power when you're a director, but I don't think I need that, and I'm OK without it.

I am and always will be a leader.

Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control.

I am in control at all times.

I'd rather be running the game than playing it.

In order to be a lieutenant, you've got to have authority in your voice. No matter how young your face looks, you've got to let your guys know that you're in charge.