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My plan in life is to make as much money as I can. For me motivation, dedication and an understanding family will be what gets me there. I don’t know if you check out Forbes.com very often but Forbes is one of my favorite websites.

Currently Forbes is featuring an article called “2007 Secrets of the Self-Made Q&A.” I wanted to share a few of my favorite questions and answers with you.

Q&A – So much of what passes for wisdom is wrong. What piece of contrary advice can you offer?

Michael Heisley (1.3 Billion): A large family is the best road to happiness.

Donald Trump (3 Billion): Screw ’em back. If someone screws you, nail them to the wall.

Tim Blixseth (1.3 Billion): If the masses tell you it cannot be done…do it!

Q&A – If you could share a drink with anyone on the planet, who would it be?

Harrold Hamm(3.2 billion): Bill Gates.

George Perez (1.8 billion): My wife.

Kenny A. Troutt (1.3 billion): President George Bush (current).

Q&A – What is the hardest lessons you’ve had to learn?

Eli Broard (7 billion): You can’t do it all yourself.

Mortimer Zucherman (2.4 billion): To ignore the mean-spirited comments in the media.

Ronald Perelman (10 billion): Dealing with my impatience.