Famous Quotes & Sayings

Justin Turner

We are excited, ecstatic. We submitted the entry to ABA and it was chosen from over 400 entrants - it's quite an honor and it will boost trail attendance.

Kent Conrad

The president's plan will give you a little boost and then look straight down, ... In fact, past 2004 it's worse than doing nothing.

Bill Richardson

The president is committed to such a vision, introducing proposals to boost domestic production, spur energy efficiency and increase the use of alternative energy resources. We have extensive opportunities in the field of bio-energy,

Leonard Mlodinow

Expressive speech, with modulation in pitch and volume, and a minimum of noticeable pauses, boosts credibility and enhances the impression of intelligence.

Export volumes continue to boost car production in the UK. Eight in every ten cars made in the UK in November is destined for export markets and we expect the 2005 total to reach record volumes and market share. Overall car output in 2005 should hit 1.6 million units, a little down on 2004 but still a strong performance.

We have to boost our core services such as fire, police and trash collection. Operating a zoo is a business we can no longer be in.

Kyle Korver

This was a huge boost for us. Now we feel like we can do some things. We've just played together. We talked all year about doing that.

Those shots Caleb hit were big, because I think they gave us a big confidence boost to get us back on track. During the first half, we looked like a bunch of scared puppies at times. I just felt we needed to be more aggressive. Instead of playing passive, they responded to the challenge very well.

Bobby Crosby

This team's doing well right now, and I just hope I can give any kind of boost that's going to put us over the edge or get that extra couple of games.

This was really no surprise. They have breakthrough technology and even with the boost in the number of shares sold this looked good.

This was big for us. It gives us a huge boost of confidence and shows we control our own destiny.

Jared Bernstein

This report may give pause to some of the optimists looking for a stronger second half, ... We need a real boost if we're going to reverse some of these trends that are even more negative than we thought they were.

When companies think interest rates are going to rise they will start investing before that. So that can actually boost capital spending before something such as a tightening in monetary policy.

When I scream 'Yeah' after a personal best, when they see their improvement, it makes them feel good. It gives them another energy boost for the next event.

We thought this would have been an opportunity, would have given a boost to the peace process, would have narrowed the gulf. It hasn't happened. That's unfortunate.

We're partnered with many local San Antonio firms, so there are joint efforts to give a boost to the local economy.

We think this is a good move for Johnson and Johnson. It boosts their pharmaceutical (sales) growth also brings them expertise in research and development of drug delivery.

Sheena Easton

It's very validating when you are new in the industry to get awards. It boosts your self-esteem.

Uncertainty around regulation has a substantial knock-on effect on investment levels and retail prices in the mobile phone sector. Removing that uncertainty would significantly boost the affordability of mobile phones in the region and have a profound impact on social and economic development; mobiles offer the only cost effective way of reaching the hundreds of millions who are still without a telecommunications connection.

We don't really have another player like him, a forward who's a big guy, strong like that. I think it's a big boost for us.

You hope it'll give you a boost in a close game.

Larry Walker

Carp really needed that. That was a big boost for him.

Hearing the boos for Sweeney, that's poor. He does a lot around here -- the fans need to back off a little.

He really gave us a boost early. I was real proud of his effort tonight.

The moves raised hopes that fresh money will flow into the market and helped boost sentiment.

A decline in stocks is giving a boost to bonds.

Leslie Phillips

The money would go to projects that enhance the national homeland defense, thereby serving to protect Americans, while giving a boost to the flagging high-tech sector.

Dre Bly

Definitely. They said if somebody wins or loses on Saturday that Pittsburgh would need to win to make the playoffs, so if we have a chance to knock them out it would be a great confidence boost for us finishing the season.

Coach just told me to do my job. She has faith in me to keep us in the game and boost the team's spirits. I've never been one to strike out a lot of batters, so a good defense is key for me.

Denis Potvin

I've always been a proponent of having players spend a year or two in the minors. It could be a tremendous boost to his confidence, and his level of play.

Matt Kuchar

I've always been a guy that's liked a crowd and having people around cheering for me. I'm not a guy that will keep his head down or respond negatively to boos or whatever.

Technology shares got a boost from the solid U.S. outlook as they are sensitive to the global economy.

John Salmons

Sometimes, it only takes one game to boost you to the next level. The way he played tonight, he's well on his way.