Famous Quotes & Sayings

Gareth Gates

I'm not closing the door on my solo career, but with 5th Story, if the public demand is there, then I'll continue to work with the band. If not, we'll all go our separate ways again.

Brian Fuentes

I just want to be a little better than last year. When you are closing you don't have much of a say, you don't know how many opportunities you will get. You just have to be ready and go out and pitch in whatever situation they put me in.

I'm very encouraged. We were supposed to have this lousy week, but instead we are closing near the highs, despite higher oil.

Eric Moulds

It's tough. I talked to a lot of veteran players, and we want to win now. For a veteran player, the window's closing for us and we want to try to win now.

They did a great job; everyone saw it. Just closing out the game, for them to step up and rebound and make big plays defensively, that's what we need. If we're going to be a great team, you need that, and those two guys did a heck of a job.

They are not fulfilling their function. They are closing their eyes to the fact that there is a large quantity of heavy machinery in the region, constant violations of human rights, and that not one step toward resolving the conflict is being made.

They are under pressure and we want to keep the pressure on. I am very encouraged at this stage by the progress we are making. The net is closing in.

They were closing out on me quick and giving me driving lanes. I was able to hit some mid-range shots and make some extra passes in there. Then I started hitting some threes there near the end trying to get us back. It just wasn't enough.

They were closing down on Jackie (Albrecht) on the inside and that's our strong point. We were trying to force it inside to her sometimes.

They were better conditioned than us and are superior athletes. This game showed my players how hard you have to work to compete at this level. We are closing the gap, and I feel good about this team.

Rick Ross

There's no doubt that these are big players. This could be a significant first step in closing them down. These groups are led by dominant, charismatic personalities and when you pull the plug on them, it has a collapsing effect on all segments.

Brian White

The township did a study of its own prior to opening station 2. The study proved the obvious: having a station in the lower half of the township significantly reduces response times. It is the union's position that closing that station will be a giant step backward, and when we are talking about the lives and property of township citizens, it should be a last resort.

The toughest part is closing out games without her, ... She was our go-to player and great at closing out games. We played together for five years. She was the heart and soul of this team. It's a business, and we just have to do our jobs. We have to start a new era.

In the second half they did a good job of closing gaps. When that happens you have to be willing to kick it out to open teammates, and that's why we got open looks.

I just think it's one of those years. For whatever reason, we've struggled closing teams out. The same thing happened (Wednesday night). We turned the puck over, and it's in our net. You've got to be firm with the puck.

Byron Dorgan

If USDA wants to improve its computer systems, I'm all for it, ... But they shouldn't try to pay for those upgrades by closing the FSA offices our farmers depend on. It never made sense to me that the way to save money was to force farmers and ranchers to drive farther or go online to get their questions answered. I had serious reservations about this plan, as did many members of Congress. I'm glad USDA listened to those concerns and has decided to scrap this plan.

In this business, you always have to do something to stand out. So we got a stretch limo that we use to not only show people houses, but also to drive them to and from closing when they buy.

I didn't see any signs of anything being wrong. He was as gracious as ever in his closing comments to the crowd, and his speech was fine.

I follow Wingate, and I know they've lost a lot of tight games at the end. I really like closing games, so maybe I can help them there.

Shani Davis

I'm trying not to get too emotional because I have more events. I'll be emotional in the closing ceremony, but I've got a job to do. I've got to stay focused.

Bruce Bochy

I'll be honest, it's fair to say we're disappointed we haven't done a better job of getting more wins and widening the gap, ... It is what it is. I think some other teams are disappointed they haven't done a better job closing the gap.

Instead of closing our eyes, turning our back on (real-money trading), and just hoping it will go away, we instead decided to embrace it and make it legal or sanctioned for those who wanted to take part in it. It's a big experiment for us. It seems to be working out.

Integration is going full-speed ahead. I don't think they would be concerned by a two-week delay in closing the deal, even though there's an interest payment.

In our experience, first quarter funding figures are usually high because of the backlog from the previous year. Pre-Christmas closing means deals often drift into January.

Closing out tight games -- that's been our nemesis. And to finally solve it and come back to win a game speaks volumes about this team.

Closing it is so far off our radar screen. Every indication is looking like the interchange will be improved.

Closing for a weather-related situation is one of the more challenging decisions a district makes, but we always place student safety as the primary determinant in making these decisions.

Closing arguments may be the most fun and the most dramatic, but opening statements are in many ways more important. Most research shows jurors have made up their minds long before the closing arguments.

His acceleration is unmatched in the NFL, in history. You look at every defensive back in the NFL and compare their acceleration, their closing speed with Troy. There is none.

But we just didn't do a good job closing games out. That's disappointing. Part of it is we're young. We're inexperienced. We might tighten up. I'm not sure.

They're two freshmen, but they're out on the floor closing out the game.

They're two freshmen but they're out on the floor closing out a game. It just shows the confidence that he's got (in them).

Danys Baez

They told me yesterday that Gagne wouldn't be ready and I would be closing today. If I have to pitch tomorrow, three days in a row, I think I'll be ready. Come tomorrow and I'll tell you. I think we're going to win, 10-0, and there's no need.