Famous Quotes & Sayings

Akhil Sharma

I had written a book. For various reasons, the publishing industry had decided that my book was going to be 'important.' The novel had taken me 12-and-a-half years to write, and after being with the book for so long, I had no real perspective on the merits or demerits of what I had written. I hoped it was good, but feared that it wasn't.

Drew Miller

I had ridden with them for seven or eight years and I decided it was time for a change.

Dan Shechtman

I fell in love with science and decided to continue for my Ph.D., and from there on, I was a scientist.

Jack Straw

I find it extraordinary that without even proper consideration, the French government has decided it will reject these proposals.

So it doesn't matter really whether it is or it isn't, the gold market has decided it is an issue.

so I'll be a free agent, so to speak. I haven't decided what I'll do next year.

She was not feeling good, her pulse was high and she decided not to race.

She's weighing her options. She has not decided whether she is stepping down.

She was holding me off very well. I finally decided to surge past her and drive the rest of the way. I want to get around 2:10.

Jonathan LaPaglia

Shortly after I started working as a doctor, I decided to listen to the voice inside me before it was too late. It was now or never, so I decided to explore acting.

Since Dodo is so famous, I decided it would be good if she played on the American team. It should be very exciting. She's a funny lady and she's more famous than all the men.

She decided very quickly after she learned of the publication that she does not intend to take legal steps.

She decided to record him with the intention of proving that he had sexually molested her.

Since we'd been following the storm and knew it was potentially catastrophic, we decided we needed that kind of coverage. And John is particularly good at pulling this kind of story together.

Since they are a statewide organization, they've decided to be sure and schedule meetings all over the state, Brunswick being just one of the locations.

Steve Spurrier

Since the Gators didn't have to worry about that game last night, we decided we'd root for Auburn instead.

Since I've been sick all week, I got really bored, so I decided to make my mom a holder.

Since it has come into question by some in the community, she has decided not to run.

Nancy Allen

Since it happened in our area, and it?s the Oxford Lions, we thought we?d step up. We decided last Thursday at our meeting. We wanted to get it out and do it quick.

If we decided a new front is the top priority, we could get things in motion for that within a year.

Richard Virenque

I have been riding for 20 years and I didn't want to do it for a year too many. That's why I have decided to quit now,

I have come back before from scores like that. I am happy. I decided to give it one last push to at least make a match of it. I kept pushing and trying to be consistent. I had to keep playing. There was no sense giving up at 5-2, especially in the championship match.

Lord Hailsham

I have decided to say one or two words about Iraq, but more of that on Tuesday.

Rajeev Shukla

I have decided to quit as I.P.L. Chairman. It is a decision which I was pondering over for some time.

Reggie Bush

I have decided to forego my senior season and declare myself eligible for the 2006 NFL Draft. I will get my degree and I will get it from USC. That's something extremely important for me.

Graham Thorpe

I have decided the time has come for me to retire. It is an emotional moment because in the main I have had a fantastic time and there are many things I will miss. But I feel comfortable this is the right decision.

I have decided that the force shall be withdrawn.

Joe Moore

I have decided not to let our owners drive me out of KHON-2. I'm not sure how many good people will remain after the mass firings that are about to occur, but I know this ... KHON-2 will be severely damaged. It has been already.

Lily James

I don't have an exact moment when I decided I wanted to be an actress - it kind of was just really a part of my growing up.

Kim Clijsters

I didn't want to be standing out there by myself after the game. As soon as I looked over to them, I wanted to hug them, ... I decided to run up there. I didn't know where I was going or what I was doing. Luckily, I made it back safe.

Johan Santana

I didn't want to go on the DL. I want to keep pitching and competing. They decided it's better for me to take some time off and that's what we're going to do.

I didn't want to do gymnastics at that intense level anymore. I was going through the summer and decided I really didn't want to be there. In high school, I can still do it and love it.

Brian Martin

I don't know what they were thinking when they decided to get that (name). But as long as I've got a uniform on, I'm not going to be picky.