Mr. Pepper told him his wife had already retrieved it.

Mr. Pepper said the board would look for a successor both inside and outside the company.

Mr. Pepper, as chairman of the committee, received an extra $10,000.

The entire project might be completed in late 2008 or early 2009, Mr. Pepper said.

Sometimes, Mr. Pepper is given a week to do a 14-part film collection.

Mr. Pepper, by the way, served in Congress until his death - at nearly 89.

Mr. Pepper said that the board would be considering internal and external candidates.

Mr. Pepper said he would use his 40 years of experience in business to "bring greater quality and effectiveness and lower cost to support services."

"Mr. Pepper had just told a very good story."

Mr. Pepper had not troubled to change his neat ugly suit.