Famous Quotes & Sayings

I watched him play four times and he may not be as fast or as effective offensively, but he's still outstanding on defense and he's a great leader. That's why we wanted him to help us compete for a medal.

Dominique Moceanu

I was very hungry to compete internationally when I was 10 years old, and I was good enough to compete, so that part never made me afraid or worried at all. When I was at my peak, around 12 and 13, I won my junior national and senior national titles back to back.

I was happy to see the players get their first varsity win. If the defense continues to play as well as they did, we should be able to compete in every game.

Courtney Kupets

I was in a lot of pain going through the competition, so it wasn't the most enjoyable to compete in. But one thing I had was determination and I was very proud I could finish the meet.

I think I get the fire to compete from my mother and my father had the skills and the passion to play. I get the heart from her and he had all the skills.

It feels great knowing I'm going to play with people I know. In a couple of years, maybe next year, we should compete for a national title.

It feels really good, this is my second U.S. title, especially running a fast time. It was good to see a lot of fast times from the young U.S. guys too; it shows that we're making progress and can compete on the international scene.

I think out of the four (titles), this is most satisfying. We lost 14 seniors and were pegged as a team that couldn't compete for the title.

I think our players know that if they are working hard and executing, they can compete with anyone.

I think satellite is trying to compete with radio , not the other way around. I think this is a technological opportunity radio has been quick to exploit.

Pope John

I think (her outdoor track season) made her realize she can compete with the top girls in the state,

Lindsay Davenport

It definitely would make it more exciting if three of the four Grand Slam winners were here. You can't force someone to go out on the court when they don't feel like they want to compete at this level.

Martin O'Malley

I think it would be an extreme poverty indeed if there weren't more than one person willing to compete for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party.

I think I've got a chance. We compete for the position, now he's hurt. Whatever they want me to do I will do.

Jalen Rose

Just because I got traded doesn't mean we'll be able to compete with the Spurs and the Pistons right away.

Zalmay Khalilzad

It is critical that the newly elected leaders of Iraq do their part by forming a government of national unity with a good program and competent ministers as soon as possible.

I don't have the looks to compete at a bar, and I'm not that funny. So the last thing I want is to be in a situation where that's what I'm competing on. I'd rather be on OkCupid or Match, where I can write a 300-word essay about myself that's really good.

I'd like to compete in 2007. That's what I've said all along.

Georg Hackl

I did not win a medal but I have shown that I can still compete with these younger guys.

I'd like to have a good week in practice, when we have everybody back. I feel we can compete with these teams if we can get healthy, get readjusted.

I didn't compete in the first event, so I knew I needed to win the other four,

Michelle Kwan

I am confident that I will be fully ready to compete at the Olympics.

Paul Tergat

I am delighted and excited to compete in New York. I have been at the race several times before as a spectator, this time I will be in action.

I am looking forward to the season. I think if the kids stay focused we can compete with most anyone.

I am always looking for an opportunity to compete personally. I feel this sets a good example, and I try to lead by example when at all possible.

Chan Gailey

He comes on the field and competes very well. With that kind of talent and a guy that will compete and is willing to work, he can move up pretty quickly.

He knows now he can compete with anyone.

He is the most technical wrestler on our team and should definitely compete for the state title.

Half that team is NBA. It's tough to compete with a team like that for 40 minutes.

Hannah has been our most consistent runner. Our girls, two through eight, have been shifting around in their finishes. If they can all go out and run as strongly as they can, they can compete with the top teams.

There are so many inconsistencies between their data and their conclusions you have to question either their competence or their integrity.

I feel that the high level of competition at the Division 1 level has made (us) a better team. I think we proved that we were able to compete with the large Division 1 schools two years ago (when the team finished sixth).

Paul Tergat

I feel for the first time that our efforts, our contributions have been recognized. We feel that in marathon always, to be able to compete effectively, we need to have this kind of competitiveness.