I was alone as a child. I lived in fairytales, adventures, Shakespeare. They are the friends, my books.
Accounting rules give financial institutions flexibility about when they choose to recognize venture capital profits.
Some big banks remain wary of venture capital.
Whatever the potential pitfalls, banks are increasingly enthusiastic about venture capital, particularly in new companies with strong prospects in fields like health care and technology.
Seven years ago, when I started free soloing long, hard routes in Yosemite - climbing without a rope, gear or a partner - I did it because it seemed like the purest, most elegant way to scale big walls. Climbing, especially soloing, felt like a grand adventure, but I never dreamed it could be a profession.
I would let climbing slide away if I had to maintain my relationship with my family. Because it really is the big adventure.
'I Am Number Four' is an action-packed adventure entwined with a romantic story. I play the role of John Smith. John wants to be a normal kid, but he is from a different planet and he has been given this destiny of becoming a warrior.
The conservative media movement exists primarily as a moneymaking venture.
'True Blood' was the most amazing adventure of my life; I met some of my best friends.
The one thing I'm a firm believer in is that cars are the best thing to be around on television. They are exciting. They're fun. They elicit emotions. They can take you on adventures. They can make you laugh, make you cry. They're the best medium.
