Famous Quotes & Sayings

Phil Jackson

Kobe played a game in which he really controlled the offense from his position. He really doesn't play guard very often. We had people open because he got double-teamed. In the first half, Cook hit his shots.

Last year he was the young guy, and now he's our seasoned veteran. He's come miles since last year. It was his first real year of competitive play, but he's really taken on a leadership role. He's been our most consistent player.

Last year he had a really strong first serve -- if it went in. This year he is much more consistent with it. His backhand is also very strong this year as well, his ground strokes ... he's just a much more consistent player. I just see him getting better and improve every time I see him play.

Last year at this point, there was great concern about the water supply, especially for municipal water in the Seattle area. Now this year, you don't have to think about it.

Last year as gas prices increased, we didn't see a decline in our visitation. In fact, we had a slight increase. As long as we don't have any dramatic or traumatic fire seasons, which we have experienced in the past, we hope to see a continued incremental increase in visitation each year.

Last winter we saw our control efforts not having the effect I thought they would have.

Last week we had stability in US Treasuries and that has helped emerging market spreads tighten. As long as that stability continues you will see at the very least similar stability in emerging market spreads.

Last week was good for my confidence. I'm in really, really good shape and I'm healthy. And when I'm healthy, I improve a lot.

Last week's game was a huge confidence booster and now we know we can do it.

Last week's economic data could give you concerns about the economy.

Last week I put a thing up that said it's a six game season right now for us. Right now we're 2-0 in this six game season and we've got to keep it going because all of our games are conference games from here on out. One loss could put us sitting home.

Josh Johnson

(Last September) just gave me confidence that I know I can go out there and get outs. That's key. That's huge.

Last season we were fourth in the conference as seventh-graders but when we defeated New Lenox Martino, I knew this season had some real good possibilities.

Larson will never leave those premises without strict and continual supervision to ensure he has no interaction with minors. This settlement appropriately addresses public safety concerns while also being considerate of the needs of a 76-year-old man who has served his time.

Larsen, who started last season, will move into the lineup. We naturally have a lot of confidence in Natasha.

Larry is a guy that could help us this year. I want him to play every day and get his at-bats because he is going to be a good player. He has made a lot of progress and I think he will continue to make progress.

Larry has refused my pleading to help nice people who are very sick. People whom we considered to be at great risk to themselves or others.

Herb Kohl

Larry has done a good job as our general manager. We look forward to his continued growth and development in the future.

Largo was just so aggressive. They contested every rebound and every pass. We just didn't match up very well.

Larger developers are putting more money into dust control than they used to. Over the last several years it has been remarkably better. Last year was a really good year, not to say we've had no notices of violations or penalties.

Large contractors give lots of money to these members of Congress. They always have. That's the way things are done.

Leonard Mlodinow

Language is handy, but we humans have social and emotional connections that transcend words and are communicated - and understood - without conscious thought.

Jody Williams

Landmines are different from other conventional weapons. When a war is over, the landmines stay in the ground and continue to kill - for decades.

Last Night was pretty low-key as far as activism. But I want to know what motivated police concern to infiltrate, and there are other people in town ... who want concrete assurances they haven't been spied on.

I think Dean Johnson's conduct will be an issue throughout the year.

Curt Young

I think Danny did well. His shoulder velocity is up, and I think his confidence is, too. He showed some health, and he showed some mental toughness in his games.

I think customers will put up with a little less consistency and quality in tech support. After all, it's free, and you get what you pay for.

I think continuity has been a problem in selection and our cohesion and confidence has suffered.

I think consumers want to see a choice.

I think consumers are more cautious, and I think the retailers have kept inventories well under control.

I think consumers are looking for online solutions, not only with taxes, but for all their financial solutions.

I think consumers are demanding that we get less processed in general in everything that we do.

Jim Tressel

I think consistency is always the measuring stick to see if you're going to get good. Our goal is to become a consistent offensive football team that does its part and whatever needs to be done to win.