Famous Quotes & Sayings

Nick Harkaway

I wrote the first draft of 'Tigerman' while my wife was pregnant - needless to say, I was relaxed and casual about her well-being during this tender time - and the novel clearly has its center in that panicked parental desperation that accompanies a first child and in the admittedly comedic extremes to which it drives us.

Steve Schmidt

John Kerry is right to say that this moment is a moment of truth, but that truth must include John Kerry admitting that he offers no credible alternatives to the policies in Iraq, and admitting that his suggestions are proposals that the administration is already doing: involving NATO, involving the U.N. and training Iraqi security forces.

and City

I admit it's tempting to wish for the perfect boss - the perfect parent - or the perfect outfit. But maybe the best any of us can do is not quit, play the hand we've been dealt, and accessorize what we've got.-Carrie (Sex & the City)

Ronnie Elmore

I admit I'm very emotional about it. I'm just ready. I'm tired and have gotten to the point that it's time to settle down.

Lynn Miller

I admit I'm biased in favor of animal-powered agriculture, ... I know it works.

Joseph Lawrence

I admit I did it wrong. I was new in town and I really didn't detail it enough.

Kofi Annan

I admit and regret that sometimes his words are undiplomatic,

Jonathan Agnew

He didn't quite manage to get his leg over.' - about Ian Botham, though admittedly on the cricket pitch at the time

Jack Stanton

He couldn't read, and he was embarrassed, and he didn't want to tell anyone, ... He had the courage to win the Congressional Medal of Honor, but he didn't have the strength to do what each of you has done, what--each--of--you--is doing--right--here. He didn't have the courage to admit he needed help, and to find it. So I want you to know that I understand, I appreciate what you are doing here, I honor your commitment. And when people ask me, 'Jack Stanton, why are you always spending so much money and so much time and so much effort on adult literacy programs?' I tell them: Because it gives me a chance to see real courage. It inspires me to be stronger. I am so grateful you've let me visit with you today.

Ed Swanson

Knowing it was Senior Day, Nicolle was emotional in the locker room before the game, but after she hit some shots and got her rhythm, she got that swagger that had been missing for the last few games. When she hits shots from the perimeter like she did today, it makes us a better team.

Bill Cowher

Joey is the emotional leader for our football team without question. He is the kind of guy that gets us going. We have some unique personalities and Joey is unique in his own sense. I've never been one to try and harness guys. I just want them to be respectful of the game and of the opponents. I love a team that plays with emotion, plays with passion. I love being around people that love to do that and Joey does it in his own way and without a doubt, Joey is the emotional leader for our team.

Michael Haneke

I think it's a little simplistic to explain a work through the psychology of its author. In other words, that Haneke has emotional problems, so I don't have to take his films seriously. By using this argument, the viewer retreats from the challenges of the film.

Kevin Cooney

He could take over a game. Not many people could do the things he does. It's a huge loss, but he gave the team an emotional lift whenever he was up.

Niki Caro

Her physical transformation was really interesting and astounding, but it was her emotional transformation, what she was doing emotionally in that film. Her work was unbelievable.

S. Hughes

He's a senior leader. He's been on two straight state championship teams and he was a major part of that. He's our leader. He's our emotional leader. He's our physical leader. He leads the team.

Danielle Santos

I think it's going to be very emotional for all of us.

Rasheed Wallace

I think it was pretty emotional for him. He's a pretty emotional cat. I was just paying my respects. I can imagine it's tough for him right now, but hey, I have to concentrate on this team.

Marilyn Bouldin

It gets emotional at the pinning ceremony. These students have been through a lot together.

John Chaney

Kids will say whatever sounds good, and you guys print it or whatever. They've gotten together on things before, and it hasn't made a difference.

Steve Pilcher

Just when you think the world has gotten as weird as it can get, something like this comes along.

Greg Olson

Joey's been through a number of different coordinators now when you look at it. Has he ever really gotten into a system where he's been able to get in and get comfortable?

Jeret Peterson

I think I should've gotten more points for landing on one ski that's so much harder than two skis.

Tony Robichaux

What we haven't been doing is scoring early. We've gotten better at that. It helps when we can put up runs every other inning, but any team plays better when they trust the pitchers.

Rick Hendricks

Had it been Europeans, the Inquisition might have gotten involved from Mexico.

Sen Freedman

Having power outages in our state is nothing new, and Northeast Utilities' response time has gotten worse, not better.

Jeff Williams

He's been real durable, ... I think he's gotten better ever week.

Willie Randolph

He's gotten some big hits for us. I like his swing. I like his energy.

Jeff Capell

Jamal can do that. He can score points in bunches.

Andrew Kohut

His ratings for being trustworthy, which were his strong point for all of his first term, have tumbled rather substantially this year.

Robbie Bach

Historically, there's been one price point and one configuration. You got it whether you wanted it or not,

Rich Baccellieri

I think (the point spread) would go to 3 before it went up to 4. But I think it's pretty solid at 3 1/2.

M. Thompson

I thought she was going to make a four- point difference. Turned out, it was five.

Roy Wright

I think we?re getting to a point of equilibrium. I think we?re getting back to the norm.

Tania Zaetta

I think at any point you go it's disappointing because everyone would like to make it all the way through,

LeBron James

It got to a point where it was kind of mental. I've got to regroup.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

It got to a point where I had to get a hair-cut or a violin

Laura Evans

I went through three different titles before I settled with this one,

Howard Rheingold

Humans have lived for much, much longer than the approximately 10,000 years of settled agricultural civilization.

Gary Forrest

He had a shaky start, then he really settled down and pitched well.

Yitzhak Rabin

Peace with Syria would provide more security than a few settlements on the Golan.

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Or have they settled an affair? Then surely We are the settlers.

Kat Clark

All I have to do is turn off the TV, and they'll settle down pretty quickly.

Jennifer Miller

At first it was very nerve-wracking but we settled down and it was such a blast.

Mayme Olson

We all just settled here and stayed here.

Ray Willis

We just had to get a rhythm. They settled themselves down.

Emily Lyons

I was in the right place, just at the wrong time that day.

Dwyane Wade

I was in the right place at the right time to get the bucket.

Denny Green

J.J. is the starter. I said that a long time ago.

Ronny Jenkins

I take my vacation this time of year every year.

Leslie Cohen

I think it'll be time at the end of this year for them to go off and try something new, ... It'll be torture. It'll be torture.

Mary Lambert

I think I streaked one time when I was 16, which was scary.

Cynthia Johnson

He didn't get the time that we may feel he deserved, and he may not get it in this lifetime. But before it's all over with, he will get it.

Graham Elliot

Any time you can involve fake mustaches, things are just better.

Tony Jaa

As a director, I think it is important to keep a space between yourself and your film. It's like you are in the movie, but at the same time you are watching it from the outside.

Dan Garofano

He said he was tired and wasn't having fun.

Kobe Bryant

I was a little tired at the end, but I was motivated.

Marshall Overley

He was tired and we thought it was too far. We're just going to have to go for it.

Richelle Mead

I was so tired of being told reasonable, practical things whenever something went wrong with my life.

Richelle Mead

Sage," he said. "What are you wearing?" I sighed and stared down at the dress. "I know. It's red. Don't start. I'm tired of hearing about it." "Funny," he said. "I don't think I could ever get tired of looking at it.

Russell B. Long

Bring on those tired, labor-plagued, competition-weary companies and ESOP will breathe new life into them. They will find ESOP better than Geritol. It will revitalize what is wrong with capitalism. It will increase productivity. It will improve labor relations. It will promote economic justice. It will save the economic system. It will make our form of government and our concept of freedom prevail over those who don't agree with us.

William James

I am tired of the position of the dried-up critic and doubter. The believer is the true full man. (from a biography of James by Robert D. Richardson)

Will Cotton

As an artist, it's possible to get tired of yourself.

Will Ferrell

As you set off into the world, don't be afraid to question your leaders. But don't ask too many questions at one time or that are too hard because your leaders get tired and/or cranky.