Cook talks the future of Apple, demands of his job in lengthy interview

Apple CEO Tim Cook waves to the crowd as takes the stage at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California, onJune 13, 2016. SAN FRANCISCO – Tim Cook described his role at the helm of the world's most valuable technology company as "lonely." Reflecting on his five years in the role, Apple's CEO said the constant scrutiny of his every decision – by media, analysts, investors and consumers – has forced him to develop a thicker skin. His comments were part of a 10,000-word interview with The Washington Post Monday. "It's sort of a lonely job," he said.