Famous Quotes & Sayings

Bob Geldof

It went beyond idealism and that ridiculous term activism, which basically means talking about something but doing nothing. We made giving exciting.

It went back and forth. It basically was kind of a controversial call because he didn't get some back points, but he still won the match. He wrestled his heart out, he really did.

It was just a really good match-up. He had a big serve and then basically he stayed at the baseline. For me, if I could get the serve back, that's a dream come true. I was just able to wear him down and eventually, he just got frustrated and gave me points.

They become the second-largest donor to the orchestra behind the Fund for the Arts. It sure shows their loyalty to the 71 they were basically willing to put their money where their loyalty was.

Terry Thomas

The two games we have played have basically been a draw. We won by two points and (Corvallis) beat us early (in the season) by one. It should be a very entertaining game.

The Twenty20 Cup is fun cricket and basically fulfils our purpose of involving the public in domestic cricket.

Javier Solana

The war in Iraq can be averted and the responsibility is basically on the side of Saddam Hussein.

Noam Chomsky

The U.S. is just in a class by itself in military expenses. It basically matches the rest of the world, and it's far more advanced.

They did everything that game, and we didn't do anything. So basically they just outplayed us in every aspect. It was probably our worst game of the year, but hopefully it's not like that next game. I think we can come out and win if we play good.

They did everything that game, and we didn't do anything, ... So basically they just outplayed us in every aspect. It was probably our worst game of the year, but hopefully it's not like that next game. I think we can come out and win if we play good.

Seimone Augustus

They did a good job on the defensive end, but most of it dealt with our offense. We just stood around and basically didn't do anything.

They basically to say this is my wish list, but this what we have to have.

They basically told us there is a very good chance they will have to knock the house down just to get at the soil.

Chris Bosh

They basically told me I have the right to be more vocal, you have the right to push everybody else when some guys are slacking off some days. They want me to do a better job of getting on them and demanding the best of them, because that's what all the great players do, they demand the best out of their teammates, and make everybody better.

They basically saved the game for us with the plays they made. They're exciting players and have some range.

They basically remind people that, when our company does well, so do the American people. We're telling our side of the story.

They basically played four plus hours of soccer and worked hard every minute. I can only hope that they continue their hard work and are now hungry for that win in league.

They basically passed a very expensive, completely unfunded mandate. But in the end, someone will pay for it.

They basically needed us to breathe for them.

Marcus Thomas

They basically let us know that we had done nothing.

They basically keep our service centers open, and we couldn't do it without them.

They basically just stand in the window and wave.

They basically just got rid of the flat definition which said a foster child is any child you care for as your own and cared for the entire year. In a way, a lot more people could qualify for the Earned Income Credit than did before.

They basically informed us at breakfast this morning that we were hired. Obviously, we're excited about the opportunity.

They basically have already spent their IPO money.

They basically had the clothes on their back, and that was it. It's been a real tough week. ... It's not like it just goes away. It's not like it's over. It's not over at all; it continues to go on. The people are still here. They still need to be taken care of. There are just so many ramifications to it. It's just overwhelming.

They basically had an ordinary guy, and he was involved in an extraordinarily heinous crime. He just was not a likable person.

They basically had an in-line quarter, but it's the quarter that they needed after the storm damage. It's a company that keeps doing as well as they can possibly do.

They basically get out in their face and hold up the mobile sign they carry, and say they say 'hey what's the matter with you? Didn't you see me?' and they say, 'Oh sorry.' Totally oblivious they are on the phone.

They basically gave us a short school and turned us loose. Kyle was fastest. I spun a bunch. But we got 35-40 laps each. After the first 10 laps, we said it was worth the money right there. We've done it a couple of times.

Michael Young

They basically gave me an offer I could not refuse. It would have been very difficult to walk away from.

They basically focused on an icon for price, so your product has become either irrelevant or known as cheap, ... Now you're doing a campaign on cheapness while you have competitors who have cornered the market on cheapness.

They basically establish the process and then they determine who is part of the selection process.