When I used to work with my friend Rick Slusher, he compiled a quote book, based on memorable things people would say throughout the work day. He once told me that 75% of the quotes on the list are from me and my buddy James Moore. Now I’ve heard that some of these statements are a little biting—what can I say, I have my moments. Anyone who has done an interview knows that anything you say can come back to haunt you, as it is always taken out of context for dramatic effect. Having said that, I know I have a big mouth.
So I was tickled pink the other day, when Lindsey pointed out something I said in a meeting, where I was directing the creative team to push their designs further.
“When we are happy with our solutions, our clients are happy. So let’s get happy!”
It is funny when words come out of your mouth and you look at them as an object. 
I gotta say, I can stand behind this statement. I think any of us who are driven by quality or searching for the best solution feel this way. Fortunately for us, we live this way, every day. Which leads me to my next thought.
If you are a creative person and can’t make this statement to your team, then you have the wrong clients. If you are a client and don’t feel this way about your agency, then you have the wrong partners.
