Famous Quotes & Sayings

Andrew Johnson

Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man - for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.

Andrew Greeley

Angels represent God's personal care for each one of us.

Jacob wrestled with the angel until the angel blessed him,

Norman Rockwell

I would take the wrong approach for a teacher, I guess... But there was always someone in a class who would raise an objection to my way. They'd want to get into an argument with me. And I was no good at arguing. So I figured if that was what teaching was like, I better leave it to someone who knows how to maneuver an argument. I'd stick to what I knew-painting. So I didn't stay long at the Los Angeles County Artists School.

I wrapped them and I told him an angel sent them. He thought he wasn't going to get any presents.

Derek Theler

I wound up getting my degree in sports medicine and nutrition because I wanted to work in the medical field. But I wound up taking a trip to Los Angeles and decided being an actor sounds pretty cool, too.

It can be very difficult to put complex products together when engineers can't stick their heads over the cubicle wall and chat. On one project, I had to travel from Los Angeles to Connecticut 50 times, and even then it was a nightmare trying to get everything to work correctly.

He cut hair at the jail for nothing and he cut hair at the orphan's home (Guardian Angel Home in Crest Hill). If he was at home and someone called and wanted a haircut, he'd say, 'Come on over.' If someone couldn't get out, Charlie would go to their home and cut his hair.

He is the ultimate independent filmmaker. His talent and his contributions to cinema make this year a true milestone for the Los Angeles Film Festival as a world-class event.

Susanna Moore

When I was 23, I went to work for Jack Nicholson reading scripts. Later, I was married to a production designer named Richard Sylbert. So I lived in Los Angeles for ten years.

Sophie Winkleman

I can't do any more 'Peep Show' because of my loyalties in Los Angeles to 'Two And A Half Men,' so I'm staying put there for the moment. I'm loving life is L.A. at the moment - I'm out there for work, as that is where the jobs are.

Legends like Jim Murray at the 'Los Angeles Times' and Shirley Povich at the 'Washington Post' were the most beloved guys at their papers. They'd write a cherished column for 30 years, and that was it. There was nothing else to do, no higher job to attain.

There are so many great teams in the Los Angeles area, ... After I retired (from UCLA) and got into coaching club diving, it was like starting from scratch. It's harder to get back on top now, the sport is so good.

Antonio Villaraigosa

has worked to relieve traffic congestion, reduce the impact of development on city streets and ensure the safety of the millions of drivers who commute on Los Angeles streets.

I was a Dodger fan born and raised, ... I probably went to only one Angels game and 100 Dodger games. I grew up with this stadium.

There is a leap from sounding each other out to coalition talks. In doing that, it must be clear that the (Christian Democratic) Union has the right to propose the chancellor and will nominate Angela Merkel.

What is ambition? It is a glorious cheat! Angels of light walk not so dazzlingly the sapphire walls of heaven.

David Thomas

I think that our familiarity with the hotel and the practice facilities will be really helpful. It will take a lot of stress out of the trip having experienced this all before. Los Angeles is Southern California's backyard, but we have been here and sort of know what to expect now.

Mike Hargrove

I thought our pitching was pretty good today. The Angels have a good team but we pitched well, hit pretty well and defensively played well. That one lapse in the sixth inning hurt us, obviously.

Robert Kraft

I think what's happening in Los Angeles is good, and the league very much wants to be there. I know since I've come into the league we've been talking about re-emerging in L.A., and I think this is the beginning of getting a team placed there.

He gave me a chance in San Francisco, to come there, when I didn't have a lot on the table. Now it's good to come to Los Angeles and be a part of what he's trying to do.

For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, / Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

David Morse

Given the proximity of our Long Beach branch to increasing truck traffic in and around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Juan's background handling cargo and trucking liability claims makes a perfect fit,

E. B. White

If thousands of demonstrators are coming to Los Angeles and the police say simply that no one can demonstrate, ... that creates the dynamic where problems can occur.

Cliff Edwards

He was a true Angel if there ever was one. He will be missed. It didn't have to happen this way.

Susan Egan

I grew up listening to Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, and Angela Lansbury, so I grew up wanting to sound like Patti and Bernadette. What I realized, though, is that I can't sound like that, and what makes their performances magical is their uniqueness.

Gail Simmons

I spend so much time in Los Angeles and normally stay at a corporate apartment when shooting 'Top Chef: Just Desserts,' but when I have the chance to stay somewhere more luxurious, I love The Montage in Beverly Hills.

Thalia

You go to Los Angeles or New York or Miami or Chicago, and you see Latinos everywhere; they are involved in every part of American society. That's why they have to start being represented in Hollywood, because an 'Americano' can't walk down the street and not see a Latino.

Blake Shelton

My favorite thing about Los Angeles is there are businesses that you can call, and they will deliver groceries to your house.

The real story of Los Angeles food is in the waves of immigrants who came through. So talking about the food really depends on when you're talking about, how recent, and how specific you want to get.

David Harewood

I remember when I first came to Los Angeles being staggered by the range of roles open to me. These were leading parts in shiny new projects, and what always excited me was knowing there was a possibility that I could actually get these parts. I always had the impression that I had a chance.

Hugh Laurie

I never thought I'd end up living in Los Angeles while my children grew up in Britain, but here I am, and we are all making the best of it.

Hill Harper

Dr. King said, 'We are all tied together in a garment of mutual destiny.' Which says to me no matter how well I may be doing in Hollywood, if a young brother or sister in Louisiana, the South Bronx, the South Side of Chicago, South Central Los Angeles - is not doing well, then I'm not doing very well.