How many times have you been out for a beer or dinner and people are coming up with business ideas? Everybody wants to think they've got that great business idea. -Mark Burnett Business
'Survivor' wouldn't have happened had I not gone out there and helped CBS to sell sponsors to finance the first one. Part of my thinking on 'Survivor' was that it should have rewards that are corporate brands. A Big Mac, one thimble-full of Coca-Cola. -Mark Burnett Finance
When I see someone in a military uniform I make it a point to approach them, shake their hand and say five words... 'thank you for your service.' 'Stars Earn Stripes' is a high energy, fun, action show, but at its heart it is all about those five words. -Mark Burnett Patriotism
My kids - even though it's a family business - they don't even know what day or time 'Survivor' is even on. They just know it's on TiVo. -Mark Burnett Family
In my teens, I joined the Parachute Regiment. I jumped out of lots of airplanes, as much as the Government budget would allow us to. I did two active tours of duty: Northern Ireland, and then the Falklands war. -Mark Burnett Government
If you want to be certain, you should never get married. You should never change jobs. In fact, you might as well just stay home. Because I don't know anybody who is certain. That need to be certain is just procrastination. -Mark Burnett Home
In my teens, I joined the Parachute Regiment. I jumped out of lots of airplanes, as much as the Government budget would allow us to. I did two active tours of duty: Northern Ireland, and then the Falklands war. -Mark Burnett War
My kids - even though it's a family business - they don't even know what day or time 'Survivor' is even on. They just know it's on TiVo. -Mark Burnett Business
