Famous Quotes & Sayings

I was a goalie for a long time and I stood in there and took my lumps until I was asked to get out of the net.

I was concerned and when I asked Ashton if she was OK, she smiled. I knew then that she would be OK.

Andy Roddick

I was changing my clothes. Then the referee came and started getting on me about changing my clothes, so that was fun. You know, asked him if he wanted to tie one shoe for me, and I could tie the other one, we could just save time. I guess that wasn't a good idea. But, no, I mean, I was just changing my clothes. I told the chair umpire I was going to.

I was a little bit skeptical because this kid was only weeks removed from having his brain opened up. I asked his father, Earl, and he said the doctors were OK with it, and I double-checked with the doctors.

Ty Wigginton

Whatever they asked of me. That's my job to do.

Whatever it takes, production comes second. Safety comes first. There's nothing I have asked for that they haven't given me.

Andrew Johnson

Whatever coach Coker wanted me to do, I was willing to do, ... If he wanted me to sit the rest of the year, then that's what I would have done. This opportunity came and he asked me if I wanted to play. Any player is going to say yes.

Tirunesh Dibaba

What enabled me to win was strength of God. I was very tired. At one point I felt pain, and when I made the sign of the cross and asked God to help, I felt better.

We try to help her understand it's just a 'guy thing,' (but) when asked if she wanted to call the next day, Courtney touches 'no' on her communication system. But as soon as Brad calls, she is all smiles again.

We took this threat seriously. We tried a number of avenues and we asked for his assistance in trying to corroborate the threats. But we were unable to produce enough information.

Billy Burns

We talked for a brief minute (inside a local pool hall), and I asked (Jackson) what had happened. He said they went to the house, they saw her, and (Jackson) hit her.

We talked at the half that we needed to start playing the way we knew how. The main thing we needed to do was play defense. Having lost to Blackville earlier in the season, I don't know if we knew what to expect. I just asked them to turn it up in the second half.

We're open to hearing about a new facility. What we've asked the city is to show us some plans. I don't think we're there yet.

We're open to discussion on that. We'd be glad to have a meeting specifically to explore our options. Most of the time when we're asked to start something sooner we honor that request.

What we asked for today is ultimately what happened.

What I'm hearing is the decision concerning my position was made before yesterday (Thursday). I was concerned when two weeks ago they hired Carolyn (Campbell) part time for help. We hadn't asked for help. We thought we could do it ourselves.

Patrick Leahy

We've given billions of dollars to the Department of Homeland Security. I voted for those billions of dollars as a member of the Appropriations Committee. We have given as many tools as they've asked for. What in heaven's name was happening?

Michael Imperioli

We take them to dinner... When you're asked to dinner, it's not such a good thing. Remember that.

Michael Imperioli

We take 'em to dinner. Lots of rituals revolve around food, as you saw. When you're asked to dinner, it's not such a good thing.

We think companies should be pushing back. They're only going to be asked for more. These things are gradual. They see if they can get what they're asking for, and it gets bigger and bigger.

We told Jennifer (that) we knew they were in there. We didn't want to harm them. We asked them to come out peacefully.

We thought we needed a kicker after about a week of camp. So, I sent word to Mike Barr (soccer coach) and asked him to pick one and send one. He sent me Karl and he?s been great. We think he?s a gamer.

David Boreanaz

I was associated with a woman who I was involved with and had a relationship with. She asked for money. I felt as though I was being blackmailed or there was some sort of extortion.

I was asked to step down, ask the coach.

Jerry Colangelo

I was asked to stay on through the last collective-bargaining negotiations,

Steven Gerrard

I was asked to play in three different positions,

Norman Rockwell

I was asked to illustrate the classics of Mark Twain. He's one of my very favorite authors. I felt great!

I was asked to go to the Middle East by Prime Minister Barak, Chairman Arafat, and President Clinton, and chaired an international commission there.

George Martin

I was asked to do score by the Director, who was a charming Canadian, a really nice guy, George Dunning was his name. He's dead now, unfortunately.

Thom Browne

I was asked to design the tuxedo for Mr. Peanut. They're rebranding him. That was probably the most interesting request. I didn't spend a long time considering it.

I was asked not to attend any future CARE meetings. This was a direct result of me asking some pointed questions.

David Beckham

I was asked if the next World Cup was going to be my last and I said possibly it could be, but I hope it isn't,

I was asked if I would have the courage to do it ... I said I would, but I didn't say I was moving him.