Famous Quotes & Sayings

He probably had a triple-double with at least a dozen steals and close to that in assists.

Arthur Blank

He probably got close to a five-minute standing ovation.

He opened the door for me. If I ever get the opportunity, I don't want to be the one to close the door.

Gore has the economy on his side and the statistics he will be able to produce will be an impressive argument. I am expecting a very close election,

go over $3 and close to $4 and stay at that level for at least a year.

Greater expectations of foreign currency generation from the manufacturing and the mining sectors will help narrow the gap but not close it.

For the moment, at least on the fitness side, I'm getting really close to peak. And on the tennis side, I just want to get better every day and I'm not thinking about that. I just want to enjoy it and hit some balls.

For the immediate future, I think we will see prices pretty close to what we are seeing now.

For somebody who's a really good defensive player, it'll be interesting to see how much of an impact someone can make on a close game. If you're in that shirt you're special ... if you're on the floor, (everybody) should be ready to play defense.

Kelis

In my life, looking at other women who have been pregnant while writing, I always feel like it's kind of their most musical or the closest to themselves. I think for me it's such a validating moment, you know. I always knew I wanted to have kids, and I've been making music all my life.

I never thought of this being a sweet 16, but it is. This was great victory because we knew Merrill was going to battle. It was a great victory and exciting match. Merrill won some close ones and so did we.

In addition, we expect that he will scrutinize closely the most efficient corporate structure to maximize shareholder value.

In a close presidential race, Florida is probably the most important state.

In a close game, you're going to have to win or lose at the line. We got it done enough.

Elton Brand

In a close game, I think we're going to try to win. I think we need practice at that. There's no better time than now.

In 1936, I was as close to Hitler as I am to you now.

In a 100-foot stretch of yard, you can't put trees that close together.

I had expected a close match, and I did not know how the first day would end. I'm glad Domino won the important first point.

David Joyner

I guess maybe it if were a little closer to home, possibly it might raise some concerns. If there seemed to be a pattern in Scottsboro we might set some precautionary measure in place, but we do not feel any threat to us personally.

The Years

I guess sometimes the ground can shift between your feet. Sometimes your footing slips. You stumble. And sometimes you grab what's close to you and hold on as tight as you can.

I had a great game individually, but we've lost our last two games and it hurts. We couldn't close it out. It's not even bittersweet for me. It's all bitter.

John McGuire

I had a good feeling that as close as we were, we'd be called down to do something.

If the money were there, I think we'd be closer than we are. I don't want to spend all our money on salaries and the find out our roof leaks.

It helps a lot. Last year we didn't have that other scoring threat inside. It helps a lot to have Kelly, especially in really close games when they try and key on you.

Patricia Richardson

It helps a lot if what you're doing is close to you as a person. If your life echoes the part you're playing, the writers will pick up on it.

It has definitely gone more upscale in recent years, and some of the smaller family owned places have closed up,

It has been really enjoyable, I've learned so much from her. It has truly been a neat transition -- from growing up wanting to play for her, and staying close through college and now coaching with her.

I think $70 will probably get them to the table and $72-to-$75 will close the deal.

It ended up getting a little closer than we wanted.

I think our ladies will do well, and our men will be lucky to get a medal. I think we have a good dance team that will get a medal. I'm not so sure that we'll even be close to a medal in pairs.

I just think it's a really good match. I think she's excited. I think she's glad to be closer to her family and his family.

Morgan Pressel

I just started to make more putts and just hit shots closer to the hole and give away less and less shots as the week went on.

Mike Easley

I have worked very closely with Sen. Basnight on this vote every step of the way, ... He has insisted that the rules be followed and has represented himself, the Senate and the state with great integrity. I resent the comments of other senators that imply otherwise.