Famous Quotes & Sayings

Tom Stoppard

If I had been asked to write 1,200 words for a newspaper tomorrow, on any subject, I would just do it rather than leave a white hole in the page. And I think it's a very healthy attitude to take to writing anything.

William Watson

I called him to find out where he got the pamphlet and all he said was it was missing the label, ... I asked him when he got it and he said he got it on Saturday, which was five days before I saw them. I asked him why he didn't bother to call me and let me know there was a defect in five days and why I had to hear it from Dan and not him. I've been trying to talk to him and sit down with him but he never returns my phone calls. I told him that I am as honest as the day is long and that if there was no label that obviously someone pulled it off.

I came in after the seventh and coach asked me if I wanted to finish. And of course I said yes because in that situation you just don't want to come out.

I came here for my own races. They asked me to do the team pursuit. It's not really my thing but for my team I will do it. I'm going to be my best.

I came close to signing Elvis Presley. I offered $25,000 for his contract and they asked for $45,000 and I just didn't have the other $20,000.

I can assure you that I've asked for forgiveness.

I decided to run when they asked me in the middle of the convention. I did not expect and did not seek the nomination.

Charles Krauthammer

I defer to John, whom I asked about this before our show, about the context of this, and perhaps you could give it as you gave it to me before.

Robert Wilson

I did a masterclass at the Juilliard and asked the students, 'Can you stand?' 'Sure.' 'Can you walk?' 'Sure.' They couldn't. They had never really thought about it.

I changed my shirt because it was all wet because of the (morning) rain. I asked Scott for a magic shirt, and he probably gave me the right one.

I challenged them. We need to win three games and I asked them if they have the courage to do that.

Lloyd Carr

I certainly would have asked for that play to be reviewed.

I can't tell you how happy I am for these kids. They did everything I asked all year. They're just quality kids. Tonight they executed and did all those things that you hope they'll do. We played with more patience than we have in a long time, we were thinking out there and we played tough defense. They did everything they had to do to be successful.

Ian Blair

I can remember being asked a question about a previous individual who was given a caution. I think that was a wrong decision.

John Barnes

I can remember back to 1982, and we were basically working 24/7 from July 4 to the end of the World Series, ... After the Series, I was totally spent. Someone asked me, 'Did you have any time to enjoy it?' And I said, 'Well, I'll enjoy the next one.'

I cannot forget that picture of the little girl who, after the grenade fell in the on the market place in Sarajevo in August, turned to her mother and asked where her hands went, only to find out she had also lost her father,

I couldn't have asked to play for any better of a coach, ... He put me in the right spots, and if it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be playing college basketball. Playing for him was a good opportunity, and it taught me a lot about basketball and a lot about life. Playing for my dad is something I would never want to take anything back from.

Brad Stevens

I couldn't have asked them to do anything more.

I couldn't have asked for more other than Danielle being here today.

I couldn't have asked for better pitching today. We have to make plays in the field behind our pitchers, and obviously we have to do something more at the plate.

I couldn't have asked for anything more offensively, defensively or pitching-wise. The kids were pretty sharp today.

Jelena Dokic

I couldn't have asked for anything more from the Australian crowd. I have a long way to go to get back to where I was. I have to get into the top 100 and after that I need to make the top 50 by the end of the year.

I couldn't have asked for anything better. All I wanted for them was that 20 years down the road they don't have any regrets. They left it all on the ice. They couldn't have played any harder.

I couldn't have asked for any better way to go out. Obviously making it to Super Six would have been great, or making it as an individual would have been great, but I went out and hit the best routines that I have hit all year.

I couldn't have asked for any better teammates. I love those guys. They taught me so much. I fed off them so much.

Alan Parsons

I couldn't have asked for a greater grounding. I have never quite got used to the fact that I was one of those involved in recording a Beatles album.

Loren Roberts

I couldn't have asked for a better start to the year. I hit lots of close iron shots and everything started going in starting at No. 3.

I couldn't have asked for a better start,

I couldn't have asked for a better father. Many, many people in town that I bump into have told me their first job was in the grocery store, starting as teenagers ,and some worked there all their lives.

I couldn't have asked anything more of them.

Greg Schiano

I couldn't be more proud. Ryan is an emotional guy, he kept himself in check the entire game. I thought he did an excellent job of operating our offense and managed the clock well, all of the things we asked him to do.

Jimmy Rollins

I could play there, but it would be different because I've been playing shortstop for so long. I'm sure Chase could give me some tips and help me out. There are so many great players who could be a part of this team that guys may be asked to play out of position.

John Brady

I don't think there is a player that has been more consistent and has also been asked to play the point guard position, which he has never played. That is significant.