Steve Serby has a long and interesting Q&A with Hank Steinbrenner.

Q: You once said: "If I fired somebody, it would be for a very good reason, and they'd stay fired. Dad fires somebody, then hires them back and sends their kids to college."

A: I don't want to compare myself with my dad. The fact is, I'm a much easier Boss; I'm very slow to fire somebody. It would have to be for a very good reason - if they cross me or the company. Once I fire them, they stay fired.