Famous Quotes & Sayings

Paul Johnson

Lad Of The Manor is probably the best weight-for-age horse in Australia at the moment.

Kevin Pietersen

It is probably the start of the banter they want to get going before the Ashes. We know the Australian guys are great guys and we're good mates with them, which means the series will be played in good spirits.

Peter Carey

I thought that that was a really Australian story. And I wasn't mad at Dickens about that at all. I thought that seemed like us, in all sorts of ways.

Jeff Fatt

I think we've reached a lot of families. I don't think we're at the level yet of what we are in Australia in terms of the average guy going down the street knows about it. But certainly a lot of families do know us.

Yahoo Serious

I think we (the Australian film industry) is always in crisis but I think there needs to be a level playing field in which to make our films, which there isn't.

Shane Warne

I think Cameron is a future Australian Test player, provided he sticks to the way he plays and doesn't try to be someone different.

I think it's time the shouting match is done. The Australian ballot would end that.

I think that's Australian baseball. We're going to fight and we're not going to give up until the last out.

I will also spend 10 days with the All Whites when they come in for the Malaysian matches. We will also look at players in Australia when the state leagues start next month. There are other players in Europe we have targeted. We are also keen to have a look in Asia.

I was listening to the first record the other day, and it sounds remarkably contemporary.

Rising petrol prices and reduced domestic travel is a concern for regional Australia as few tourists will be passing through country towns, staying in local hotels and contributing to local economies and jobs.

Maurice Gibb

Robin had always wanted to go solo, so when it happened I wasn't angry at all. I understood the situation. But Barry is so full of pride and couldn't understand why Robin had done it.

Requesting clemency is something that accords with the Australian government's responsibility to protect its citizens but it will also have to respect the legal process in Indonesia.

Grant Hackett

I am in two minds about it (the criteria). I think basing selection on world rankings is a bit harsh. I can understand Swimming Australia wants to set the bar fairly high, but I don't think it should be at the expense of a Commonwealth Games medal. I am a fan of choosing the team based on Commonwealth rankings.

Arjuna Ranatunga

I blame the Australian media for the public reaction. There are some cheerleaders in the Australian media and it's a sad situation.

I am sure he is here watching us and I couldn't be happier for him and for everyone involved in Australian soccer.

Marat Safin

I am very sad that I cannot go to the Australian Open to defend my title. I have been working very hard and it is a lot better.

Marat Safin

I am very sad I cannot go to the Australian Open to defend my title as champion.

Stuart Davis

But for us, the biggest change in the Australian market over the last five to 10 years has been local companies becoming more international in their focus, which plays to our strengths.

Historical relationships have shown that the Australian dollar should be trading around 85 cents to 90 cents, given the recent sharp rise in gold. It does provide the case for the Australian dollar to play some catch up, particularly if the Fed rate-hike momentum loses favor with investors.

Guus Hiddink

He's a strong, determined character and an exponent of how I see Australian football.

Richard Flanagan

Under Howard, federal government support for black Australia slowly dried up. Services were slashed, native title restricted.

Asafa Powell

Well you know I wanted Australia to finish the race and give us a really good run so we could have done a better time, but unfortunately the baton fell.

Clive Woodward

We made the change for the France game but playing Australia it's right to go back to Tindall. He is a key part of our team and has been for a long time.

James Hogan

It is a big rally in terms of the Australian market.

Samuel Alexander

It is a different and independent thing, and the character of the mental act only determines how much of the object is apprehended and in what form.

I thought Australia took the initiative early today and held the sway for the day. I guess, the pressure gave way today.

David Gower

I think you should let the ball come to you, which is what Langer does better than any of the left-handers in this Australian side.

Sam Worthington

A lot of these people were getting to where they didn't need help anymore. You have to start all over again.

Sam Worthington

You help families focus on the future through their children.

Ken Ham

I was brought up in a Christian home in Australia with a father who was very bold about his faith.

Catherine Jinks

I was lucky enough to be a child during the renaissance of Australian children's literature, when people like Ivan Southall, Colin Thiele, Lilith Norman and Wrightson were pumping out hugely inspiring stuff.

Venus Williams

I was in pain, it was really tough to move and I couldn't move fast. But I really wanted to stay on court because this is my only preparation for the Australian Open. I had to do my best to stay out there so I had to do the right things within my power.