M. Hopper
M. Hopper
list shopping spark
I really don't have a shopping list of musicians. You can never tell who is going to spark off that chemistry, that magic.
began fall felt game guys last shot
We were one and done (in the district) last year, and we wouldn't let these guys forget. We felt like once we got by the first game we had a shot to advance. Then things just began to fall into place.
behind close games kept knew
We knew if we kept it close, we would have a shot. We don't quit. We've been behind in close games before.
close exactly kept knew
We knew if we kept it close we'd have a shot, and that's exactly what happened.
ball exactly good hold kids last looked minutes offense ourselves though three trying
Even though it may have looked like we were in a stall (offense) we were not, the last three minutes of the first half. We put ourselves into an offense and our kids just executed the offense and couldn't get a good look, so we didn't take a shot. It's not exactly that we were trying to hold the ball for three minutes.
compare please
At the end of about a week, I called back and said, "I need something to compare this to. Could I please have a microsecond?
children easy gone rider
We had this kind of camaraderie - you know, children of the Sixties! But he's gone Republican. Easy Rider is a Republican!
comply either handing management people smoke teach tickets
We will not be handing out tickets at first, either to the management of establishments or people who don't comply with the law. We'll try to teach them that they can't smoke indoors.
game great quite
We had a great run. We had to be on our game to be able to win. We weren't quite there.
cool nobody quite
The really cool thing about this idea is that nobody has done anything quite like this before.
applaud bold city council courts creativity decision issue
I am excited, and I applaud the city council for its creativity and bold decision to put the issue squarely before the courts in a way that is not reckless.
gotten heart kids
My kids have been unbelievable with the heart they've shown. And that's why we've gotten this far.
building buses carry crew field nearly onto people rescued roof ten waiting
My crew and I airlifted nearly 100 people from the roof of a building and onto a field where ambulances and buses were waiting for them. Ten of those who we rescued couldn't even walk; my crewmen had to carry them.
care leadership loyalty respect
Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one's superiors; care for one's crew.