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)

Jonathan Agnew

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

Jeffrey Fisher

He can't admit or deny anything. It's like asking your 88-year-old grandmother what she ate for lunch three days ago, ... He could tell you that he's just watched 'Star Trek,' and it hasn't been on for 20 years.

Charles Ruff

Having admitted that he did wrong, there's still the critical question, 'Do we want to launch the single most serious constitutional process that our system contemplates?' And the answer to that, in my view, is no.

Eric Davis

He just won't admit that the only solution in Iraq is internationalizing the effort. The more we involve groups like the United Nations, European Union and Arab League, the more we take the burden off of American troops.

Alain Ducasse

He is the first chef-restaurateur who has dared to admit openly, and even elevate to the status of a doctrine, his belief that a chef can serve his customers with the world's finest food without constantly slaving at the stove himself. ... I have a very modern way of thinking; the chef is there to lead the team and not just to sit behind the piano.

Thomas Jordan Jarvis

Yes, it is worse than thrown away, because every fair minded man must admit that the expenditure of this sum of money in the county for intoxicating liquor creates lawlessness, makes criminals, wrecks homes and brings trouble to innocent women and children.

Reagan Silber

Kevin brings a level of expertise and credibility that perfectly matches the status and style of the destination we are creating here in Las Vegas.

Jim Leyland

Kenny Rogers made the All-Star team this year. He's 50-some games over .500 lifetime. He brings a lot to this party. I think we got a tremendous deal here.

Roy Williams

Kevin's our third guy right now, and he brings veteran leadership to this group. But we do make fun of him because he's so small. He looks like he's 5-7 out there next to us. But he does make plays.

J. Nicholson

Ken Holland brings a wealth of experience in preparing a team and he has had great success in selecting championship teams.

Tom Doyle

Keith brings a level of professionalism to the team that will help us get to the next level. He has been working with NBA caliber players and knows how to get these guys ready to play at that level.

Jim Kubinski

Just the name Augusta brings to mind thoughts of championship golf. I feel we are ready to start playing our A-game, and what better place to do it than Augusta, Georgia.

Rob Sands

Jon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Constellation Europe as we continue to implement our international growth strategy.

Robert Stevens

Joanne is a highly capable and effective leader who brings vast experience to her new position. Her close working relationship with Tom Marsh over the past few years has provided superb preparation for her new role and I am confident of a seamless transition.

Andrew Romine

I think it brings all the guys together. We all have the same goals, even when we're not on the field.

Greg Harris

He knew he was going to run for mayor when he got that money. People who gave to the county party didn't give for that purpose,

Ray Anderson

Harris County and Montgomery County will be part of the group that will do the maintenance work.

Bruce Johnson

It could have been Peggy, or it could have been me, or it could have been the grandbabies. The county needs to do something about this dog business. I think they should have put those dogs down.

David Samson

We told (Wolff) we wouldn't waste his time. We have too much respect for the county judge and the mayor. This has never been about leverage in South Florida. This is about finding a home for the Marlins.

Stewart Schwartz

I think a lot of us are just going to have to see what the County Attorney's and planners of Virginia have to say about it.

Robert Coney

I think that it would remove any motivation to minimize noise impacts over our citizens. It would mean a lessening of people's quality of lives in Adams county and our cities.

Nathan Moss

I think that is a great idea. Anything the commissioners can do to encourage young teachers to come to Jackson County and stay is great.

Larry Warner

Lawyers generally want a larger jury pool and Willacy County is like an extended family where everyone knows each other. They might think they know what the evidence is.

Brett Miller

I was working here as a part-time 911 dispatcher, and then I worked with the County enforcement for four months as a summer student,

Buck Showalter

I think we're in pretty good shape catching-wise in the organization. Sandy has done as good or better than we could have hoped for. Rod is having a solid year. It creates a lot of good options for us.

David Allen

Remember, you're the one who creates speed, because you're the one who allows stuff to enter your life.

Alan Feldman

If you are standing next to someone who's smoking, I'm not sure there's something specific that exists to prevent you from inhaling the smoke just like I'm not sure if there's anything that can prevent you from inhaling smoke when you walk outside. Having large-scale infiltration systems creates a much healthier environment for everybody.

Mike Birbiglia

I just like, when you look at people who have long careers in film, they're able to make films that are far away from themselves, because they're metaphorical. It creates more opportunities, I think.

Dick LeBeau

In his unique way, I think he creates not any better than those guys but in a different manner.

Keith Tucker

The fans were great tonight, ... It creates a fantastic atmosphere. They were really excited to have strong support tonight and it showed in their play.

Edward Fitzgerald

The harm sought to be prevented by the statute is the sexual exploitation of a patient by his or her physician, ... The strict prohibition is necessary because the nature of that relationship creates an inherent imbalance of emotional power, which leaves the patient vulnerable to exploitation by the treating professional.

Bruce Lowry

A good logo creates and maintains your identity.

Charles Grassley

The irony is that the program actually creates unfair competition,

Bill Self

I think it is fair to say that (the) winner of this game has a serious leg up on the other team. The winner of this game, if you are able to win a home game, is guaranteed at least a piece of it. There is not much margin for error.

Roy Barnes

He was a fair and honest judge. He will be missed by many.

Audrey Lewis

He didn't think he was getting a fair shake in the media, which is why he hired me.

Alan Cole

This was a goal of mine for a long time. To come over here and win a Fair race. My owner gives us what we need and this is how we should be running all the time.

Mike Mueller

He's a fairly reclusive fellow, and our interview is pretty fun.

Mike Holder

He's got some fairly serious injuries. He needs to get healthy. That's what we said in the press release.

Christopher Hill

I think it's fair to say we have a rather major disagreement on this point.

Tim Finchem

I think it's fair to say that the purse level increases year-to-year will not be as steep in the next six years.

John Nestor

I think it's fairly well known that the SEC for one is looking at Tyco, and looking at it very hard. When the SEC looks at any company, they are interested in talking to their auditors. And as part of their look they'd naturally be talking to us, and we'd be talking to them.

Ernesto Zedillo

I will not permit these homes to be rebuilt in the same places,

Alex Inglethorpe

He is homesick and wants to stay away. I am disappointed, but the South West is not for everyone.

Freida Pinto

In L.A. you hear all these stories of people being filmed in their own homes through their windows. I think that is so scary.

Jim Shelton

This is a lot of infrastructure to put into place for the number of homes we are going to see for the next five, 15, 20 years.

Keith Wilkins

That protects their habitat, but it also protects homes and businesses. That's a win-win for everybody.

Joe Sinagra

All of the people who are renting homes in this state, their rents are going to go up even more.

Darrell Cameron

As we get older, we are wanting to stay in our homes longer.

Carey Williams

A lot of starter homes are in neighborhoods where you wouldn't renovate. You would just move.

Paul Barnes

They are the ones that have no assurances and are reluctant to invest in their homes because they don't know what's going to happen.

Ally Carter

Should alcoholics go to liquor stores?

Josiah Strong

For the same reason the saloon, together with the intemperance and the liquor power which it represents, is multiplied in the city.

Ernest Hemingway

This is a good place," he said. "There's a lot of liquor," I agreed.

E. Howard Hunt

I would say this in terms of my career, that my career provided me with everything that I wanted, and I think a man is fortunate if he can say that at the end of his life.

Carmelo Anthony

(Karl) just told us management had to make a decision.

David Pickering

He is the right man at the right time to take Wales forward.

Scott Cooley

He is one of the smartest managers around.

Bill Ross

He is tight with his mom. He has such an old-fashioned sense of responsibility. He is the man of the house.

Shane Victorino

He's a silent assassin. He's a big man and can be intimidating, but he's so soft-spoken. But you always know when he's around.

Rosemary Dillard

He should be murdered, killed. I mean, this man has no remorse.

Stephen Pagliuca

I was an international tax specialist. Yeah, I was an international man of mystery and tax specialist.

Friedrich Muller

Whatever place a faithful, virtuous, celebrated, and wealthy man chooses, there he is respected.

Edmund White

I was always ambitious - not to make money: to be published.

Pat McDonald

I think it probably should just be torn down. It's probably going to take a lot of money to rebuild.

Chris Beatty

He'll be making a lot more money than that senator.

Grant Heslov

When I write, I make decent money doing it, but I don't wake up dreaming about writing.

Shaquille O'Neal

I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money.

Simon Reuben

If you can't make 40% on your money in Russia, you're a fool.

Silvio Santos

I'm a TV man, not a money man.

Stanley Tucci

I'm not interested in wasting money on a project.

Shuji Nakamura

There are still people in Japan who think money is something evil.

Brian Waldron

We can co-exist with soccer, absolutely. They're essentially a summer sport and we're winter. We'll make it work beautifully.

Rob Sheffield

God bless America - what other civilization would give Patrick Dempsey another shot to rule as a sex symbol, twenty years after 'Meatballs III: Summer Job?' His reign as Dr. McDreamy on 'Grey's Anatomy' is proof that there's nothing we love more than giving Eighties celebs a heartwarming second stab at life.

Richard Paul Evans

There are people who come into our lives as welcome as a cool breeze in summer- and last about as long.

Tyler Perry

Developing a good work ethic is a key [to success]. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you're a janitor or taking your first summer job, because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life.

Truman Capote

Hot weather opens the skull of a city, exposing its white brain, and its heart of nerves, which sizzle like the wires inside a lightbulb. And there exudes a sour extra-human smell that makes the very stone seem flesh-alive, webbed and pulsing.

Rick Riordan

She'd secretly had a crush on him since they were twelve years old. Last summer, she'd fallen for him hard.

William Law

Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.

Woody Allen

Of all the wonders of nature, a tree in summer is perhaps the most remarkable; with the possible exception of a moose singing 'Embraceable You' in spats.

William Westmoreland

By the end of the summer of 1973 I thought it was virtually impossible for South Vietnam to survive. How in the heck could they?

Johnathan Joseph

If you're on the top guy, you're going to get some balls thrown your way.

Tom Gordon

I hadn't thrown him a curveball in the at-bat. I had thrown him fastballs and cutters.

Sim Osborn

I had these toys in my house, I've thrown them out, and told everyone I know.

Jim Edmonds

It kind of bounced off pretty hard, so I didn't really know. I didn't want to get thrown out.

Mark Connor

He probably would have thrown more, but I told him to stop.

David Beckham

I don't think we could have thrown any more at them.

Mike Conroy

We've had lefties thrown at us all year. We're used to it now.

Carlo Ratti

Some trash is recycled, some is thrown away, some ends up where it shouldn't end up.

Heath Lane

We really didn't have a play at first, and we shouldn't have thrown the ball.

Pete Vasil

I thought there were opportunities for us, but we had trouble finishing.

Ned Van

I think it was just going to be more trouble than they had anticipated.

Tom Curle

He's getting to the rim, but he's still having trouble elevating, which is frustrating for him.

Samuel Johnson

Thought is always troublesome to him who lives without his own approbation.

Wayne Dyer

It's the things that we know FOR SURE, that just ain't so, that get us into trouble.

Tony Yayo

You know I'm always in trouble.

Warren G. Bennis

Don't over-react to the trouble makers.

Steve Waugh

The minute you hesitate you are in trouble.

Robert Jordan

Do not trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.

Kathleen Hanna

There's just as many different kinds of feminism as there are women in the world.

Michael Keaton

Guys who go on and on about loving women usually don't.

Oprah Winfrey

What do you want women to know about intuition?

Jaime Pressly

I think it's sexy when women have shapely bodies.

Richard Whately

Woman is like the reed which bends to every breeze, but breaks not in the tempest.

Rebecca West

There was a definite process by which one made people into friends, and it involved talking to them and listening to them for hours at a time.

Rebecca West

The main difference between men and women is that men are lunatics and women are idiots.

Virginia Woolf

If one could be friendly with women, what a pleasure - the relationship so secret and private compared with relations with men. Why not write about it truthfully?

Woodrow Wilson

Such a mind we must desire to see in a woman,--a mind that stirs without irritating you, that arouses but does not belabour, amuses and yet subtly instructs.

Gerhard Richter

I don't think I can do this - painting under observation. It's the worst thing there is, worse than being in the hospital.

Dusty Baker

He's day to day. He's no better or worse than he was yesterday.

Greg Watkins

In the hip-hop world, there's nothing worse than being called a snitch. It can be detrimental to your career, and to your health.

Ken Oplinger

In some respects, it's actually worse than a passport.

Carl Anderson

It was horrible. Especially because it got worse and worse.

Chris Carr

It's just crazy. This is worse than 9-11, with everything that's going on with that.

Ali Kerimli

It's even worse than our most pessimistic expectations.

John Updike

There's almost nothing worse to live with than a struggling artist.

Angie Murphy

I told them we can't play any worse and we're still in the game.

Tyler Oakley

Check thyself before thy wreck thyself.

Matt Barr

'The Notebook' wrecks me! I cry like a 6-year-old girl at the end.

Larry the Cable Guy

Sometimes you've gotta wreck the truck to get the insurance money to make the payment on the truck.

Kacey Musgraves

Don’t wreck my reputation / Let me wreck my own

Joan Rivers

If you're not a wreck in this business, you're not around.

George Clooney

We're always going to be a society that's going to slow down and look at the wreck on the side if the road if there is one. We're always going to do that because it's still fascinating and it's human nature.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

And in the wreck of noble lives Something immortal still survives.

Seth Godin

Too often, the person who wrecks our work is us.

Mark Zupan

I am a Rambling Wreck from Georgia Tech.