Famous Quotes & Sayings

Felipe Alou

Winn is a heck of a player and heck of a man. He might be entering the peak of his career right now. The extension is well deserved. He made a tremendous impact on our fans last year and also his teammates.

That would be great. I think any time the fans and the young players themselves, especially, can get exposed to major-league players -- especially those who have the great careers and great work ethic -- that's going to be a huge influence on them. I would think that would be great exposure for everybody involved.

That was probably the most disappointing game I've ever been a part of in my career here. Words don't really describe it. I'm still very hurt by it. But you've got to move on and put those things in the past. Everyone's intensity has to be picked up a little bit. And I think we need to hit the defensive glass on rebounds.

Kamerion Wimbley

That was definitely a thrill for me -- to start off my career in a game like that on that type of stage. Being able to contribute right away was a real motivator for me.

Brian Billick

That's up to Deion. Having him here, as I've said a thousand times, has been phenomenal. It's been a joy for me to be around such a professional, and to see a guy at this stage of his career prepare the way he does and pass that on to people around him is special. Our guys are better for it.

That's what I played my whole career for. But I'm not going to lie, I was a little nervous.

Paul Posluszny

I was pretty much lost. When something like that happens, it's such a huge shock. I didn't know what to think. I didn't know what my career was gonna be like.

But I think it is more difficult to do a career as a lieder singer, and there have been less lieder singers.

Srikumar Rao

We, as individuals, must be responsible for our careers with the goal of reaching our highest potential. The job of a manager is to tap into that energy that's already there.

Soledad O'Brien

When I was leaving NBC News to go to CNN, people would say, 'What?! Why would you possibly leave the 'Today Show' to go to cable?' If I would've listened to people, I would've been on a great platform, but I wouldn't have grown as a journalist. So far, most of the steps in my career have been really good.

Lucien Bouchard

We know that at all times in Mr. Levesque's career she was always at his side and always supported him with dignity and courage, and I think we must pay tribute to her today.

Whether I have a whole career in Triple-A or not, who knows? It's still a pretty good life, but at this stage, just to get one call-up would be nice.

We can't depend on the cortisone shots. There was something transitional about that period that cortisone was appropriate. We had to pull him off a career ending state of mind. It's too fragile an option and certainly a risky option.

We were up 17. We couldn't get it done in the second half. It's tough to end your career that way.

George Gregan

We're all professional enough to put that on the shelf but of course there will be emotion because a lot of guys have played a lot of their career with him,

We hope that after they get their degrees, they'll make their home and careers back in Texas,

Our careers are in jeopardy right now because of parents who are making false allegations. We haven't done anything and we're going to fight.

Warren Miller

Otto was successful at multiple careers and always kept his mind active. He was a great athlete, yet he'd always wear a cravat or necktie; he dressed to the nines. But he was always gracious.

Rodeo careers can end without warning, as quick as the next try at an eight-second ride.

Lawrence Taylor

It doesn't happen every game, doesn't happen every play, there were probably five games in my career where I was totally in the zone.

I tell high school seniors not to let salary be the only factor in deciding to study petroleum engineering. The worst thing you can do is go into a career you don't like even though the salary is good.

Chris Robinson

There have been multitudes of times in my career where I could have taken an easier road or a more commercial path, and I've been just like, 'That's not gonna make me happy.'

We are very excited about having Scott continue his career with the Riders. Scott has proven himself as one of the premier players in the league and we know he will only continue to get better.

John Jay

We are going to be very cautious to make sure when he comes back, it's 100 percent. The next time this happens, we may not get him back. His college career will end on the bench. When someone says he's ready, I would keep him out an extra week to make sure he's strong enough.

I think people tend to fall into their careers sometimes, and maybe that's a lucky path to follow because you actually end up doing your purpose.

A. R. Rahman

My mother insisted that I pursue music. I rented out my father's musical equipment and earned some money. As a child, I wasn't sure about a career goal, but I was always fascinated by electronic gadgets, specially musical equipment.

Bucky Covington

Bo opened up a lot of doors for a lot of people. I think he did the show a lot of good by coming on. He did a heck of a job, and so far with his career he's doing a fine job ... and I thank him very much for it.

Being an inventor, I chose the career side of my life instead of the personal side. I have a lot of resentment over that because I'm not married and don't have any children. That may be my next project. But if I had a family, I probably wouldn't have taken the risk to develop the Aura.

Brian's career is at a very wonderful point now.

Jimmy Carter

I enjoyed being president, but the campaign against Guinea worm [horrible disease] has opened up a completely new career that is challenging and unpredictable and adventurous - and very gratifying.

James McBride

My family is my career.

James McAvoy

I'm taking probably the biggest risk of my career in playing the part in Filth. If you stop taking risks, then you get bored, or you just keep playing the same part, over and over again. Eventually audiences get bored of that, as well.

James Marsden

If you're lucky enough to pick what you do, that's the greatest career you can have. Ultimately, that's my goal: to have choices.