Famous Quotes & Sayings

Brad Ausmus

I don't think he ever had a real good feel for his mechanics and release point. Whether it was related to the ball hitting him in the knee or not, I don't know. He always battles you, whether he has his best stuff or not. He has an ability to focus even when he's in pain. It was just a day when the Cardinals were better than us.

Brad Soderberg

I don't think everybody thought they would have the impact they did. I knew both kids were confident in their ability and I knew they were talented.

Leslie Moonves

I am very pleased that the separation is completed, and we start the new year with clear decks and tremendous focus and energy. Since the split, we announced a 14% increase in our dividend to demonstrate our confidence in our ability to generate strong free cash flow, a measure which showed double-digit growth for us during 2005.

Judith Martin

I am a traditionalist, and I'm an innovator. Most of what I do is to weigh change and legislate to the best of my ability on what should change and what should not. Do I have a respect for tradition? Of course I do. Do I have a blind belief in it? No.

I am pleased with our earnings performance for the quarter, and I'm confident in our ability to execute our plans for 2001,

I am pleased to appoint these extremely qualified and capable leaders to their new roles as heads of our Embassy Suites Hotels and Homewood Suites by Hilton brands. I am confident in their ability to enhance the reputations of these brands as segment leaders in guest satisfaction and to successfully position them for continued and rapid development growth.

I am pleased that United States Diving recognizes Christina's ability and potential. She has everything it takes to become an Olympian and Olympic medalist. This is just another step in her progression to reach her dreams.

I am pinching myself. I cannot believe we have eight points. Nobody gave us much of a chance but we proved we have the determination and the ability to keep up with the teams in the group.

If Cole ends up playing Saturday, we're fully confident in his ability to lead the offense. He doesn't get enough credit for being as good of a runner as he is. He also has a good understanding of our offense.

I feel bad for Randy because I think he had found his home and was real anxious to show what he could do. I think he's got very good ability and he's happy here and when you're happy your ability can shine even more.

Dwyane Wade

I feel alright. I thought I did pretty good. It was tough on me getting my legs loose, but once I did I felt alright. Once I knew I was able to at least run and jump, then I would be out there helping my team. By the third quarter I started to feel it was getting loose. I didn't have my athletic ability tonight, but I was able to make plays that I had to make. I did what I had to do.

Dwyane Wade

I feel all right. I thought I did pretty good. It was tough on me getting my legs loose, but once I did I felt all right.... I didn't have my athletic ability tonight, but I was able to make the plays that I had to make. I did what I had to do.

I do plan to run. I didn't really get the chance to run last time when I was ordered up, but I think I demonstrated then an ability to get the grassroots out.

Larry Sabato

I don't think they have the ability to work it all out together, because there are too many other key players in the legislature, much less the executive branch.

I don't think the system is broken. I'd keep it the way it is. One of Paul's great strengths has been his ability to put a lot of very talented people in place in the league office. He's done a great job with the football end of it and the business end of it, and I think we'd make a mistake if we changed the structure of the commissioner's office.

Gordon Strachan

He's one of the best young players in Scotland and the price wasn't extortionate. He has ability and he's willing to learn. This signing also brings down the average age of the team.

Rick Carlisle

He's not Reggie Miller from the 3-point line, but he's not far from it in terms of his ability to get the ball in the basket, ... For me, Jack is an NBA shooter. He is an NBA-caliber shooter, which means he's going to shoot in the high 30s (percent) from 3.

Frank Beamer

He's not just a big back. He's a big back who has that breakaway ability. He's really quick and a great athlete.

He's not going to overpower you. He's got to have command of the fastball. His ability to create ground balls last year was a real plus for us.

Dave Tippett

He's one of our young guys who has the ability to score and put points on the board. There's always a transition coming over here, but we'll see how he adjusts as the level goes up through the exhibition games.

Mike Vrabel

He's obviously made his fair share of plays here. He's made game-changing and game-winning plays. I think that when you look at it like that, you're getting another guy out there that has the ability to make those types of plays and help us.

Bo Ryan

He's obviously a very good player who gives us a dimension where he draws attention from the defenses. His ability to score in some different ways is always something that will help the whole team.

He's got a real good jumping ability and made a big-time play in a real crucial time of the game.

He's got a proven track record that we are putting our faith in at this point. We have the ability to go back to court if we need to, but hopefully we won't need to.

Bob Schmidt

He's got a lot of natural ability and a great competitive desire. I think right now he's one of the best sophomores, if not overall track athletes in the state.

He's got a lot of athletic ability and he's learning fast.

He's got a lot of ability. His developing interest in the sport and in becoming a better runner. He could be really good.

Chris Young

He's got a great ability to see the floor, be it in the half-court setting or in the full-court (on fast breaks).

He's got a good mentality about himself. He's able to throw strikes no matter what the situation is. He's able to go back and stay where he needs to be. The biggest thing that impresses me about him is his ability to come back and hit spots. It's a very difficult thing for a high school senior.

Brandon Roy

He's made me a better player over four seasons. All summer, we played pick-up basketball and we'd match up against one another. When I penetrate to the basket, there are times when he stops me. His ability to guard big men and small guys definitely helps.

Paul Ryan

However, we believe Toll's ability to lift the cash component of its offer for Patrick is reduced, and that an ACCC victory/break-up of Pacific National is just as likely an outcome.

How much do the doldrums impair your ability to carry life forward? Can you get to work? Are you doing well at work?

Derek Fisher

He's in a position now where he gets to make those plays every night and every time. He's just showing the ability he's always had. He's just doing it on a nightly basis.