Quotes by Chris Barnes

“He got tired of sitting on the bench.”

“We attract a young, hip, active, energetic customer base, and that development seems to be attuned to that demographic.”

“Its really good, especially for the seniors.”

“Having a personality now is a good thing, and (bowling) has grabbed a different audience than weve had for a lot of years.”

“Its a little ginger. Its gotten better every week. Theres been no issues in the last three or four weeks at all.”

“Its always good to come back to a place where you have fond memories. Its such a big challenge, with the (lane) patterns, the conditions of the U.S. Open. But its time for it, Im ready for it and Im really looking forward to this week.”

“It wasnt (bowling in the commercial) by itself. Thats just what triggered it. I must have had some things going on ahead of time. It was just a reminder that I needed to take a little bit better care of myself and (work) at the gym a little bit harder.”

“Ive had some good fortune in this building. Its always challenging. The two sides (upstairs and downstairs) play differently. Theres a lot of obstacles here and a lot of things that keep you on your toes. But the fans here are great and I think its our most prestigious tournament.”

“This is becoming a real problem. Theres competition to keep costs down and prices low. That comes at the expense of doing due diligence, market research, and having focus groups test products.”

“Amadeus found that travelers are not just looking for a low fare - they want choices, and are even willing to pay for amenities and options that will enhance their flying experience. Consumers are not always looking for the lowest price; they are looking for the best price that fits in line with their travel needs.”