Famous Quotes & Sayings

Philip Treacy

I love the romance of what I do, although because of Isabella, Lady Gaga and Grace Jones, people think I have crazy customers. Sometimes I get more enthusiasm from the housewife who wants a hat and believes in it.

Siri Hustvedt

I love the little garden in the back of my family's brownstone in Brooklyn. Digging out there in the dirt is a joy for me, although by the time August rolls around and my roses have black spot, I need the break winter provides.

Martha Grimes

I love stories. I just enjoy telling stories and watching what these characters do - although writing continues to be just as hard as it always was.

Martha Grimes

I'll see something or hear something. Sometimes, it can be a color. Or a piece of music. Or an image of some kind. I see something, and it has huge emotional weight, although I have no idea why.

Tim Henman

I'll obviously have to be aware of trying to gradually increase my intensity and work-rate on court, but I'm confident it's going to be totally healed, ... My stomach has responded well to rest although I've still got to be careful over the next few days not to over-do it.

Joey Skaggs

I look at past work as completed, although I'm pleased that each of the pieces seems to have a life of its own and that the issues are still relevant.

I hope New Year's in Times Square is louder than the market is today. Although we're starting to see the market hit different levels, we haven't had the volume to keep up. A lot of positions have already been closed out.

David Beckham

I haven't got enough time. I prefer to listen to music, although I do love fashion magazines,

I have to come away with the view that the drop in crude prices offered the opportunity for a relief rally, although it didn't offer that much relief.

Mark Cuban

I have told several people who have contacted me that, although I wouldn't be the lead, or largest investor, I would kick in some money if it would help.

John Roberts

I have reviewed the testimony and have no objection to it. Although for the sake of any members of the subcommittee who may be in attendance, I hope that Mr. Brandemuhl is a fast reader.

Rolf Harris

I haven't used any music programmes. Although I've sat in stunned amazement and watched other people working their magic with them.

Harry Connick

I haven't slept in days. Although I now finally know that my immediate family in New Orleans is safe, I have not heard from many, many friends and other family members, ... It is hard to sit in silence, to watch one's youth wash away. New Orleans is my essence, my soul, my muse, and I can only dream that one day she will recapture her glory.

I really expected to get some wins right off the bat. We understand where we're at right now, and although we've shown signs, we know we still have to improve every day. Because we're so young, we're going to make mistakes early in the year, but as the year goes on, I see us only getting better and better.

David Nalbandian

I played well today. I was comfortable although it's difficult to compare my level with last year. But if I keep up this standard, I will be in the final again.

Jonny Wilkinson

I'm really happy we have stayed up. I don't think we deserve to be down where we are, given the way we play, although we have let ourselves down at times.

Scott Lynch

I'm looking forward to this race. I really like running on the bigger speedway tracks and tend to do well. They are faster and it is easier to plan your moves. I have competed at Pikes Peak twice before when I was running in the Southwest Series and although it has been a couple of years, the open test session on Friday will bring it all back. I've done well there in the past and really like the track.

I'm married to an American, and although we live in Europe, I think of myself as an honorary American.

I'm pleased to say that the occupants of the vehicle, although somewhat frightened by the whole experience, are fine.

I'm pretty sure there will be a number of other countries making a bid for 2009. And Hong Kong is likely to do so again, although I stress that no official decision has been taken and it is up to the directors to do so.

I'm pretty good at doing Super Bowls and Final Fours, ... I understand those are different from elections or conventions, but there are more similarities than differences. I pride myself on really good storytelling. We do a lot of really good reporting, although the subject matter may be different, steroids or coaching changes.

I?m just happy I won it, for my family ? although they don?t need any help.

I'm fortunate to have two very good goalkeepers. It's very big, although I would like to still have one next season.

I'm fortunate to have two very good goalkeepers, ... It's very big, although I would like to still have one next season.

Lance Armstrong

I have no magic potion, although there are some who think I do.

David Howell

I had no idea he was ill. Although I did notice he was getting increasingly sicker by the 13th.

Jane Rule

I had never been as resigned to ready-made ideas as I was to ready-made clothes, perhaps because although I couldn't sew, I could think.

Romesh Gunesekera

I grew up in Colombo but was lucky enough to spend a lot of time in the countryside as well. Although there was considerable turbulence, even in the 1950s, it did not throw a shadow on my consciousness.

Ana Ivanovic

I'm very honored that fans voted for me for this award. Although very flattering, I know that all these awards are ultimately based upon my tennis results, and therefore I am very pleased to be receiving them.

I'm sure he spent some time there. The people he rents to are friends, although he does not live in that house.

Inglis has a way of phrasing it: If you never get started, it's always 20 years in the future. There's something to that. Is this a high-risk sort of thing? You bet. If fuel cells are delayed for some reason we can't foresee, or if hydrogen storage doesn't work out -- although there are some real interesting concepts coming on -- then it's all for nothing.

Information available to date indicated that, although residual contamination is present in the ground, residents are not exposed.

Jim McKelvey

In December 1989, my mother died very suddenly, and that sparked a re-evaluation of what I was doing, and I realized I was mediocre at everything. I was a mediocre IBM employee, I was a mediocre entrepreneur, I was a mediocre artist. I decided that, although my mom wouldn't be around to see it, I wanted to be great at something.