Quotes by John Porter

“When we started the process, it was clear that I would stay on if nobody was hired, ... I enjoy working with kids, and I am excited about the upcoming school year at T.C. Williams.”

“I was the only person to get out that building alive, dude.”

“People always say that when something like this happens, you either get better or you get worse. I reckon Im going to get worse.”

“I was hanging onto that tree and I prayed. Dude, I prayed so good I thought I might become a preacher.”

“It was imperative that we assembled a group of people who were truly committed to the business and getting it through thick and thin. People probably dont recollect quite how difficult it was for the company to attract good talent and keep them motivated.”

“Its fraught with pitfalls, it will be painful, it may fall on its face and die a painful death. Let the process work.”

“Jerry was a strong person, but a real gentle person at the same time. He was slow to get mad, but if you made him mad, you better get out of the way.”

“Its tough. My mortgage there is $2,000, and my rent here is $2,350, so were not doing much but working and paying the mortgage.”

“The only point that Im trying to make is that if they tell you to evacuate, you do it. Thats the only reason Im talking - if it will help one person, if it will save one life.”