Quote authors in 1956

Authors of 1956

Born or Deceased in 1956

Amy Alcott

Amy Alcott

Born :22 February 1956

Gerry Cooney

Gerry Cooney

Born :4 August 1956

Michael Cooper

Michael Cooper

Born :15 April 1956

Beth Daniel

Beth Daniel

Born :14 October 1956

Dorothy Hamill

Dorothy Hamill

Born :26 July 1956

Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray Leonard

Born :17 May 1956

Warren Moon

Warren Moon

Born :18 November 1956

Dale Murphy

Dale Murphy

Born :12 March 1956

Eddie Murray

Eddie Murray

Born :24 February 1956

Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova

Born :18 October 1956

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Tribute :27 September 1956

Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain

Born :25 June 1956

Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson

Born :2 March 1956

Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly

Born :21 July 1956

Quotes of 1956

Quotes taken from the authors in 1956

A book is kind of like a river; I simply jump in and start swimming.

I grew up in a difficult environment, but I became a Christian as a teen. My mom and my sister soon became Christians also.

I don't usually think of my writing as a 'challenge' because I enjoy the process so much. I suppose that's what's helped me to avoid 'writer's block' all these years.

Concentrate, play your game, and don't be afraid to win.

I don't think the philosophy really changes between men and women. I think golf courses need to become more distance-friendly overall. I think golf courses almost need to develop a more generic set of tees instead of calling them black, blue, red or whatever.

You could argue that if the average golfer plays a golf course with 430-yard par 4s and they always miss the green, that's good practice. It's definitely great practice to play a course that's too long for you.

Don't give advice unless you're asked.

Golf isn't just about hitting a lot of drivers. I grew up playing on my front lawn, chipping and putting into soup cans, out of the ivy and over rose bushes and hedges - the little Alcott Golf and Country Club. I just loved having a wedge in my hands.

I'm not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it.

Sugar Ray Leonard

They say that I'm stubborn, and my wife says that, too, but it's paid off so far.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out.

Sugar Ray Leonard

Before I fight, I always pray that no one gets hurt.

Sugar Ray Leonard

No one but myself thought I could beat guys like Tommy Hearns or Roberto Duran.

Sugar Ray Leonard

Loosen your girdle and let er fly!

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

I couldn't hit an elephant's ass with a bull fiddle.

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

It's not just enough to swing at the ball. You've got to loosen your girdle and really let the ball have it.

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Even though my mother had told me growing up that, 'If you win, nobody cares what color you are,' that wasn't necessarily true in the N.F.L.

My biggest hero was Roman Gabriel, who was the QB of the Rams, and Roger Staubach. Those were the two guys I tired to emulate when I was little.

I love basketball players for what they do for their size - so graceful.

To me, being in your prime means playing your best and feeling your best, too.