Famous Quotes & Sayings

Shamir

As far as long-term goals, one of my favorite artists ever is Tegan and Sara, because every single one of their albums sounds different. Or Beck. I want to be like that because I come from so many different types of musical backgrounds.

Pete Murray

As an artist you have to have a direction, where you see your future is going, where your next album will go, how much you should change,

Danny Goldberg

Anyone who listens to the 'Jerusalem' album will discover that Steve Earle remains a thoughtful singer who has chosen to incorporate current events into his poet's vision.

Neal McCoy

August is a big month for me. I haven't had an album out in some time and I'm especially proud of this one. It's my first album on my own label and I was able to do the songs I want to do just as I want to do them. I'm happy to have the chance to share my excitement with GAC's audience as 'Artist of the Month'." ()

John Oates

At some point in their career, most people do an album of great hits of other performers - a tribute album that shows their influences.

Chris Squire

Back in the day, the album was king in many ways. And, of course, we were very tied in with the birth of FM/college radio in the States, and what we were doing suited the format of those young radio stations.

Jay Reatard

A single is really quick, man. You can get it out, and in two months have it on your merch table. And albums can take a really long time. But when you get done with an album, it's a lot more fulfilling.

Christine McVie

Other people seem to write about love, don't they? It seems to be the least pretentious subject to write about. I've been taking a lot of criticism for it, but at least it's honest. But one shouldn't go and make a solo album if they can't take a little knocking, should they?

Burt Bacharach

People ask why a man who has been known for writing love songs all of his life is suddenly rocking the boat. I had to do it. This is very personal to me, and this is the most passionate album I have ever made. I had to express myself, not only musically but lyrically. It was time for me to ask, 'Who are these people who are taking control of our lives and how do we stop the violence?' I've got two little kids and a 19-year-old son and I wonder what they're going to do with their lives. It's so personal to me that I even decided to do some of the singing. This is dedicated to my kids and your kids.

Jason Mraz

Anytime someone uses one of my songs for anything - a ceremony or a sacred moment - that, to me, is a high honor. I'm proud of the song at that point because I'm trying to write something for humans - whichever humans want to get on board and put this in their soundtrack to their soul's development or spiritual lives.

David Mustonen

Anytime someone destroys public property, they are harming their own community. It's upsetting to us.

Charles Schumer

Anytime Saudis are returned under a veil of secrecy, I'm suspicious,

Erin Biehl

Anytime rates go down, it's definitely good news for consumers, especially since rates are still much higher than they were last year.

Brad Blew

Anytime Ozark and Farmington get together it's going to be a battle and it was tonight. I thought we had some great shots early but they didn't fall and it didn't look like we were going to get anything going. But we had a nice run in the third and were able to hang on. We're lucky to get out of here with a win.

Joe Girardi

Anytime our shortstops want to drive in three runs in a game, that's fine with me. Andino had a big hit at the end. That three-run lead is a lot different than a two-run lead in that situation. They continue to both play very well.

Jay Wright

Anytime our guards got into their guards, there was always an outlet to one of their forwards. I was very impressed.

Liz Boyd

Anytime our American auto manufacturers are investing in Michigan, or we see major investment in auto manufacturing in Michigan, that can only mean jobs -- and that is something to celebrate.

Stephany Smith

Anytime Oscar wants to join North Las Vegas, he's welcome to join.

Jodi Picoult

As it turned out, hell wasn't watching the people you love get hurt; it was coming in during the second act, when it was already too late to stop it from happening.

Michelle Davis

That (penalty kick) was huge. We were very confident coming into this game and we thought it was going to be different. But it didn't happen that way.

Helen Humphreys

Our concern is that this is spring, and typically ground water and streams are recharged during the spring. Moreover, not only is precipitation down, but vegetation, which is coming out of its dormant state, will be drawing on the ground water.

Joe Hammer

People focus on the Nasdaq indices because in general they represent the kinds of companies that are coming out - younger companies,

Jamie Koch

The money this is coming from is already there. We're just honoring his contract.

Salomon Torres

The momentum of the game, I liked it, ... Because even though we were losing, it was coming in our favor. The guys never stopped fighting.

Condoleezza Rice

The moment of truth is coming here, ... and it's time for the co-sponsors to get together and discuss it.

Ronnie Wood

During the Eighties, when I was hurting for money, I thought, 'Hang on a minute - I can paint.' I was living in New York and I thought it would get the grocery money coming in, and it escalated from there.

Tim Bajarin

Dell is notorious for taking a wait-and-see approach, and then, if something catches on, coming in and dominating it.

Chester Nimitz

A ship is always referred to as she because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder

Susanna Kearsley

As a former waitress myself, I know firsthand how a simple smile from someone can improve your day and how a single harsh word can destroy it. Being courteous and thoughtful costs you nothing and can sometimes pay you dividends in unexpected ways.

David Walker

As a matter of course we review our cost structure and staffing needs and levels.

Jonathan Anderson

The big question is what will happen over the next few years, ... Wages and costs are going up in China. The economy is already past its peak. This is no longer the easy money you had in 2002 and 2003.

David Marshall

Barge shipping costs have exploded. Right now, barge freight has traded at a record high, from the Ohio (River) to New Orleans.

Thomas Jefferson

Pride costs more than hunger, thirst and cold.

Jennifer Davis

Prices are high. I hate to see it when a shipment comes in and I see what it's going to cost a student because you look at it and think, how can it be that much?

Ron Kenedi

Prices are going down every year, and the cost of standard electricity is going up. There will be a meeting point.

Don Pether

Profitability was negatively impacted by significantly higher costs for purchased slabs, raw materials and energy and a significant drop in market pricing.

Dakota Blue Richards

As an actor you can't build up proper relationships with the people you work with, because after six months, you're done.

Daniel Sharman

As an actor, what you dream of is being able to portray people that people empathize with and understand and really feel for.

Rick Riordan

As a teacher, I've never seen anything like 'Harry Potter.' That's why I smart when people talk about the 'next' 'Harry Potter.' There is no 'next' 'Harry Potter.'

Rocco Calo

As a stockholder myself, I want to see the stock do well but I also want to see them treat people well.

Shawn Amos

As a child, I experienced black culture as many people did in America: on the TV, radio, and stages.

John Eales

As a captain, it's important to have the right people around you,

Peter Ueberroth

As a lot of people said, 'The U.S. is back,' in a way. We were well received.

Ray Santiago

As a kid, I wanted to be the person running from the monster. I also wanted to be the person saving people from the monster. I wanted to be a superhero.

W. H. Murray

The big thing is getting more infrastructure in place so that people can just pull up and get the fuel.

Ruben Blades

It was very interesting, and we went to Germany and we toured Germany like we were a German band in 1985.

Yani Tseng

The very first tournament I watched is the U.S. Open when I was 13. And that was the year Juli Inkster won.

Daniel Johns

Touring doesn't kill me and I can handle it.

Peter Wright

Lennart is getting better. This tournament is part of his recovery.

Jeff Lynne

I don't actually like touring.

George Carlin

Why is it called tourist season if we can't shoot at them?

Jamaica Kincaid

A tourist is an ugly human being.

Louis Hinnant

In a tournament like this, you've got to get something in your system.

Narendra Modi

Ladakh's Prakash, Paryavaran, Paryatan are a strength for both J&K and India.