Frank Deford Quotes

I think we have enough trouble finding community in this country, and sport does provide that. It is a mediocrisy, the greatest mediocrisy. If you're the best, it shows in sports. Nobody can say, 'Well, he's only there because of his connections,' or whatever. In that sense, I suppose it upholds democracy and the best in us.

Frank Deford

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 16, 1938 - May 28, 2017

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I've been writing Indian music for a while. Indian music is about Mother Earth, and mine is no exception.

Jimmy Carl Black

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The only thing worse than a coach or CEO who doesn't care about his people is one who pretends to care. People can spot a phony every time.

Jimmy Johnson

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You don't want to write the same story again, but people are like 'We want the same story but different.' Well, how do you do that?

Andrew Shaffer

PeopleStoryYouWantWriteSame

I think some people still don't really know what ethical fashion is.

Amanda Hearst

PeopleFashionThinkKnowEthical

My approach to selecting a film is very simple - it should touch my heart.

Sridevi

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It's important to let things go.

St. Lucia

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It's time for the party of big ideas, not the party of Big Brother!

Mitt Romney

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I'm a relationship guy. I'm not about that 'rapper life.'

Logic

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I rejoice in the fact that Christ is not dead but risen from the grave! He lives and has returned to the earth to restore His authority and gospel to man. He has given us the perfect example of the kind of men and women we should be.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

WomenMenManPerfectEarthKind

There is no longer time for statements like 'if only' or 'we can't.' We must and we will succeed. The only question now is how and when. I believe the time is now.

Bob Riley

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I came into the 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' TV show with a level of confidence that I don't think I would've had if I hadn't been doing the podcast for three years already. I certainly had to figure out in those three years the sense of humor I wanted to do and the way to talk to celebrities without being incredibly intimidated by them.

Scott Aukerman

ConfidenceHumorThinkComedyDoing

I've done drives through Budapest and Oslo and used to drive to Sardinia, too, which is quite a journey. Drives are an adventure because I don't plan them too carefully. I take detours depending on how I feel and usually stop and stay at places I like the look of.

Rick Astley

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