I've certainly learned a great deal from my husband, though, and could never have written a book like Liquor without him and the people he introduces me to and the stories he brings home. Poppy Z. Brite
I've grown over the years and I know how to adapt to situations, where I can go into a situation where there's a crowd of people and just take over. But pretty much I'm off to myself. And I'm totally committed to the game of football. That's why I've had so much success. Jerry Rice
I've had to learn that not everybody does things my way. But I do expect the absolute best of everyone around me, and I'm disappointed when people don't expect that of themselves. Michael Johnson
I've never been on the cover of a game. When people go into the store and see me on the cover of a game, maybe that will entice them to buy it. Paul Pierce
I've never bought into any sort of hard and fast, this-box/that-box characterization. People are individuals. Yes, they may be expected to be a particular way. But that doesn't mean they're going to be that way. Margaret Atwood
I've never chased the dollar, I've always chased the reader's heart. I love having more readers. The more people who read it, the more thrilled I am. Harlan Coben
I've never understood why people consider youth a time of freedom and joy. It's probably because they have forgotten their own. Margaret Atwood
I've often had people ask me, would you allow a homosexual to be your friend. Yes, I will. And the reason I will is because I know that that person has problems, and if I can minister to those problems, I will. Reggie White
I've often stood silent at a party for hours listening to my movie idols turn into dull and little people. Marilyn Monroe
I've taken my cue from people here and from viewers, especially survivors-who said, 'When it's time to literally flip your wig, you'll know.' Robin Roberts
I've taken up golf in the past five or six years, and most of the time there aren't too many people out there that can drive a ball further than I can. Bo Jackson
If a lot of people gripped a knife and fork the way they do a golf club, they'd starve to death. Sam Snead
If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.Socrates
If beef is your idea of 'real food for real people,' you'd better live real close to a real good hospital. Neal Barnard
If guys don't respect themselves, they don't respect other people. That's times and personalities. And all of them are not that way. But it don't take but one or two to screw up the whole crowd. Richard Petty
If I bring back only one gold people are going to say it's a disappointment. But not too many of them own an Olympic gold medal so if I get one I'm going to be happy. Michael Phelps
If I could have had everything exactly the way I wanted, this is how I would have written it down. Win all my fights in the first round, then go to the UFC and headline a show, and have it as a pay-per-view and at home. People's dreams don't come true like that. Ronda Rousey
If I could have one superpower, I'd want to have the power of mind over matter. I'd want to be able to move things and people with my mind. Shaun Alexander
If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people's choices. If I feel good about my body, I don't go around making fun of other people's weight or appearance. We're hard on each other because we're using each other as a launching pad out of our own perceived deficiency. Brene Brown
If I knew anything about what people wanted and was popular, I'd still be writing for 'Saturday Night Live'. I can only write what I want, and hopefully people will like it. Max Brooks