A wonderful Google quote from Danny Sullivan

"Yahoo says, 'Where is the mountain? Let's climb it,"' Sullivan said. "Google says, 'Maybe we want to go up the mountain, and maybe we want to go surfing."'

- Search Engine Meister Danny Sullivan, quoted by Saul Hansell in this New York Times article

IMHO, there's something to be said about both approaches and attitudes. And personally, I know a mix of hardworking and fun-loving people at both companies.

How's that for non-commital? :D