A Mogul in Full

REDSTONE: Shari's working very hard. She has played a major role in forming the boards of both CBS and Viacom, a major role in setting the agendas for the companies. She works with Tom [Freston] and Les [Moonves] on strategic matters. She's doing a great job. As much as she's doing, she'll do more and be more involved.

What's the reaction to her internally at the companies? Are there misgivings?

Do you think they'd tell me? Originally, I think there were a lot of misgivings. But now, from the best I can see, she's very well liked within the companies--as is my wife. I have two women who are well liked at the companies.

Any chance that you'd hand over your post to your daughter, Shari, short of dying?

How do I look to you? I get up in the morning everyday at 5 o'clock ... I'm on a bike for 35 minutes, exercising. I then swim a number of laps. I'm very conscious of nutrition and exercise. I don't remember a time in my life when I felt better. I've lost over 15 pounds recently. You know why? Starved cats live longer than fat cats, and I would prefer to be a starved cat. There's no chance of me retiring.

How do you feel about Brent, your son, suing? He's alleging that he's been cut out of decisions, and now he wants his share of the fortune.