Larry williams

There is always trauma for kids when a favorite teacher is lost due to sudden death, ... There's trauma when a parent or close friends are lost. Here we have classmates -- and a large number of them -- who are dead.

It's not about the money, neither for the club nor the players. It's certainly not about Wimbledon needing cash with their declared profit of 25 million. They are clearly trying to make a statement. On the one hand, they say they cherish the players and the champions, and on the other hand, they are telling the world that Venus Williams is less of a champion than Roger Federer.

We've had a very successful working relationship. I think Larry and I like each other. As with any long relationship, there are complexities. ... But in the end, I want what's best for Larry. He's done a lot for me. I owe him quite a bit, and I take that to heart.

There never was a power struggle between Larry and Theo. It was simply mythology. I can assure you as we move forward that Larry?s role has not changed at all, and no general manager in baseball could ask for more autonomy than Theo has.

[Asked on] Larry King Live ... I think that's a good idea, Larry. I know that your program is watched carefully in Belgrade, probably the most watched program available to the leadership in Belgrade, and I hope they hear your suggestion and respond positively to it.