Famous Quotes & Sayings

It's tough to get a read on them, because I'll get ahead 0 and 2, and throw a fastball up and in and they'll swing anyway. They throw their bat at everything you throw, no matter where it is.

It's true I am playing well and hitting the ball well, but it's just the first round and it's too early to look ahead at another possible tournament title.

It's not just a little tweak or a minor strain. It's disappointing...he was ahead of where he was last year.

It's not so unusual for the defense to be ahead of the offense. It's pretty good that that's the case. If you can stop people, you have a chance to win some football games. I think we'll be improved on defense. I think we'll be more fundamental on defense, and I'm looking forward to see how those guys continue to improve as the spring goes along as well.

It's not one of those years where someone clearly is ahead of the group. Our team has been successful, and he has played well in two of the biggest tournaments the state holds in the regular season. I think he has a legitimate shot.

Kathleen Blanco

It's no secret that Louisiana is facing historic challenges. How we meet those challenges in the weeks ahead will determine the future of our state for generations to come,

Alain Prost

For him it is just the beginning. He has his whole career still ahead and (winning the title so early) will make him stronger.

For me it really hurts. The last time I played in a Super Bowl we lost, but I felt like I had years ahead of me. I'll be 36 in March, I don't know how much time I have left. It's a hard pill to swallow right now.

Foreign investors very much credit Koizumi...with the economic recovery Japan is now enjoying. Strengthening (his) hand to move ahead with further reforms is exactly what investors want to see.

J. Taylor

For approximately half of those customers who purchase optional and basic insurance for their private passenger vehicle from ICBC, rates in 2006 will be lower than they were in 2004. However, we know we have significant challenges ahead of us as we work to keep rates low and stable in the long term.

Gary Bettman

For a variety of reasons, the story has gotten ahead of itself. I won't speculate as to why. We're treating it very seriously. We'll get to the bottom of this.

Jim Talent

I'm not holding my breath waiting for anything. We're going ahead with what we think we need to do on our end of Pennsylvania Avenue.

I'm excited a little bit scared but ah that's what we are here for.

I'm delighted the work is finally going ahead and a local firm is to do it,

I'm disappointed Northern Ontario Liberal MPPs put their party interests ahead of their constituents' interests,

Fabio Capello

I'm disappointed. It is a problem. I'm happy with the physical side of the game and the desire that we showed. But I'm sorry about having had such a tough challenge ahead of the Arsenal game, especially as they haven't played.

David Williams

I'm finding it difficult to keep a slight grin off my face. Punters were ahead on points after the first day.

I'm proud of our kids. We got ahead early. I'm proud of them for hanging in there when it got tight.

Jim Burns

I'm really proud of what these students have accomplished so far. But they know there's a lot more work ahead of them. They want to win. More importantly, they know the world?s energy situation demands better technology to conserve energy and reduce pollution, and they want to be part of that solution.

Venus Williams

I'm really dedicated to getting my ranking up. I feel like, wow, I'm a very good player. There are all these people ranked ahead of me. After a while, I'm tired of being ranked low.

Ray Emery

I just want to play as well as I can each and every night and take it one step at a time. I haven't gotten ahead of myself, I just want to look forward to the next game and let Dom's situation and the rest take care of itself.

I kinda feel we're a little ahead of where I thought we would be at this point. I think in that area, it's exceeded my expectations.

E. P. Thompson

I kept looking at the scoreboard and was surprised we were ahead by so much. I really didn't anticipate us to lead by that margin.

Katy Taylor

I keep waiting to wake up and for it all to be a dream. I guess it hasn't sunk in yet. This has given me so much confidence for the future. I can't wait to see what's ahead for me.

John Abizaid

I know you have a lot of work ahead of you. I will continue to work with you all the way.

I know why the caged bird sings, ah me, when his wing is bruised and his bosom sore; when he beats his bars and he would be free, it is not a carol of joy or glee, but a prayer that he sends from his heart's deep core.

Johan Santana

I know who Mark Buehrle is. I knew it would be tough. We got ahead and put up some runs and from there I was just trying to protect the lead.

I leave this rule for others when I'm dead, Be always sure you're right, then go ahead

I hope you don't mind. But I went ahead without you.

I made my decision (about an agent) ahead of time so I wouldn't be scrambling for answers at the last minute. Now I'm just doing my rehab. I had surgery to have the pins out last week, and I'm 90 percent already. It's gotten so much better in the last two weeks, it's incredible.

I love it when a plan comes together like that. Down the backstretch when Midwesterner came up outside of him, he grabbed the bit and didn't want him to get ahead of us. But on the turn when that horse dropped back, he relaxed and I knew we were all right.

I loved their coaching staff and players. From looking at their depth chart, I have a chance to play right away. They only have one inside linebacker ahead of me. Southern Miss is close enough where my mother can see me play. I also liked how Southern Miss graduates 80 percent of its players.

Bob Costas

I loved Seaver, but you have to put Clemens ahead of him. He's on a short list of being one of the greatest of all time. In my lifetime, no one was better than Koufax at his best. I would pick Sandy for one game. But Clemens is ahead of Gibson and Seaver at their best.