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2004 Top Ten: Memorable Quotes: Page 5 of 7

See: Asigra's Path Forks

No. 4: “Clearly, when two CFOs leave you have to stand up and take notice. So I know there’s probably conjecture and innuendo. I will stand behind these financials 100 percent.” – Maxtor Corp. (NYSE: MXO) CEO Paul Tufano.

He stood behind them for 26 days. Then he quit.

See: Maxtor's Stuck in the Mud

No. 3: “Our competitive position is not where we would like it to be right now.” – Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) CEO Carly Fiorina.