Famous Quotes & Sayings

Aaron Spelling

I love giving time to gay actors, gay characters; I think it's wrong to say, You don't exist. I like diversity in shows, and I must say, the networks are really selling that, finally. African Americans, Latinos, diversity, diversity. Even love scenes, I'm pleasantly surprised that we've come that far.

I'm surprised at this decision because in no other country you will find such a precedent. Even in countries like Australia, England or South Africa they reduce the ticket prices on the last two days or just the final day but never have they distributed totally free tickets for a Test match.

Infrastructure assets offer a particularly attractive investment opportunity, especially given that infrastructure expenditure over the next ten years in the Middle East and North Africa region is estimated to be in excess of $300 billion.

Jusuf Kalla

Increase in economic relations with South Africa became important as that country has a strong economy,

Ryan Cayabyab

In June, they were here looking for hand drummers. African percussionists. Meaning, they play drums not with sticks but with their bare hands. The musicians and singers will work not only in the park, but also at the two hotels.

There was leadership in the African American community within the church,

There was this whole separate league of African American players.

It's what we are about. Everything we do involves educating people about who we are and West African food.

The Angel

It's very typical of South African women. When you deal with a country with harsh landscapes, where life isn't really convenient, the nature of the beast is that you do what you have to do.

Kenny Leon

I want to be a champion of African American work, but I'm defined by more than race,

Spencer Wells

It turns out that every person alive today can trace his or her ancestry back to Africa. Everyone's DNA tells a story of a journey from an African homeland to wherever you live.

Right now we are basically learning African and Afro-Cuban rhythms. We are not really playing songs yet. We are playing rhythm, patterns and complements. Right now, we are just getting our hands on the drums to get used to the idea.

Ernie Els

Right now the plan is to come back for the South African Open in December,

President Obasanjo must promptly comply with the request for Taylor's surrender. Consultation with other African leaders should not buy Taylor any more time to escape facing justice for his alleged crimes.

SALT was an initiative of South African astronomers that won support from the South African government, not simply because it was a leap forward in astronomical technology, but because of the host of spin-off benefits it could bring to the country,

Thabo Mbeki

Clearly, we cannot allow such a critical part of African history to die, because such a death would mean erasing an important link to our glorious past,

Clearly, looking at the 2004 presidential election the issue of same-sex marriage resonated with African Americans.

Clearly it's in my company's best interest to have 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa join the network,

Martin O'Malley

Civil rights was not an impossible dream. Thousands of brave African Americans stepped forward to make it happen.

Jacqueline Woodson

Before Grandma died, she talked about family history in a way she had never done before, ... She was interested in family history, especially African American women.

Cabinet noted the sterling work done by the South African Revenue Service in surpassing targets for revenue collection in the financial year just ended.

By using this fund to augment existing development programs, we can help selected countries overcome key binding constraints and break into higher growth. These programs can generate positive spillover effects for neighboring countries, as well as a powerful demonstration effect for all Africa , by creating more convincing models for sustained transformation.

Nelson Mandela

call for a partnership of Africa and the United States, developing and developed countries to bring about a transfer of resources.

By this afternoon, I was going to go see Christiaan Barnard in South Africa for a heart transplant. It's unbelievable.

But in the African and African American tradition, stories are fitted to an occasion. You have stories for holidays and for weddings and for horrible events.

Ian Foster

Before we leave for South Africa it is key for us to keep building on our combinations within the squad.

Beginning May 2, 2006, Dr Chiluba will visit the doctors twice a week for review. At the end of the two weeks, we hope that the doctors would give him a longer review period. Otherwise, Dr Chiluba has remained in South Africa because the review days are close.

Before North American initiated non-stop service to Ghana, the only option for customers was a lengthy connection via a European hub. Our non-stop service has reduced the journey time to this part of West Africa by a minimum of eight hours. Our customers have been extremely supportive of North American Airlines as the only U.S. airline to fly scheduled service to Africa.

Chad is very eager to see the international community, in particular the African Union, settle this crisis.

By 2010, Africa could be providing the United States with as many oil imports as the Middle East.

Graeme Smith

He's a pretty calm guy, and he doesn't let the occasion get to him. I thought he played the spin superbly, and that bodes well for where we are going at the beginning of next season. (South Africa tour Sri Lanka later this year.) Hopefully, from here, he'll build on that and make it even better.

In order to effectively manage the process of implementation of East African power master plan, a standing committee on power should be established to take over the work of project implementation.

Olusegun Obasanjo

In Africa we are emerging. We have taken responsibility, and know change is required so that we can be empowered in the way of human and capital infrastructure. And then America and Europe and ourselves will be the better for it.