I am extremely excited about the performance tonight. We had several personal bests, and I'm really pleased with how Jamaal (Charles) and Ryan (Palmer) stepped in today and competed. Raymond (Harris) is showing us that he will be a player at the indoor conference meet.
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Related I like to open for a band as it brings on sort of a challenge and it makes things more interesting. ... KELLY JONES We played very well tonight and really competed against Memphis. I am very proud of our team. I thou... DOUG WOJCIK We were really excited about our team's performance at this meet. We were missing nine girls for thi... DAVE RANDGAARD I was really pleased with how well we competed tonight. I think this will help us continue to move u... JOHN SPINI I was extremely proud of how these young men competed today. We may not have won the meet, but we ce... BILL BRIST Cheney has really stepped up for us offensively. She seems extremely confident up at the plate and i... STACEY SULLIVAN We were extremely pleased with Eddie's progress and development last season. He is a player who has ... KEVIN MCHALE Though we lost the meet, I could not be more pleased with the performance of these kids. They were a... JENNY BORKOWSKI We have a lot of work to do in some areas but tonight was a good meet for us. We competed well. I wa... RANDY RAMAKER My favorite meet was [the] indoor conference [meet] this year. We get along well with the Case [West... DREW MARTIN I was really pleased with our effort today, especially on the last four holes. Everyone stepped up a... KIM EVANS The meet ran really smooth and all the kids competed really hard. This was the most people we've had... MIKE ANTHONY He did extremely well in training this week, and we have been pleased with his attitude. I am sure h... BUDGE POUNTNEY Overall this was a pretty awesome meet for us. We estimated that about 40 personal-best performances... ERIC HOULE Jacob Coburn is a sophomore, and he set personal bests in both events. He swam really well. MASON STORM The distance runners are running really well right now. Overall, it was just a fantastic weekend for... ERIC HUNT I was very pleased with how we competed today. Although the times and marks weren't where we would l... JENNIFER NANISTA This was a great night for us. We hope we can leave every session feeling as excited as we do today.... LEA MAURER It was a very tight game throughout. Despite the final result, I am very excited about how well we c... EMILY EDMONSTON I was really pleased with the team's performance against Illinois last weekend. It was a close compe... CAREY FAGAN I am extremely pleased with our performance this past quarter and our strong market position at this... LARRY PROBST This was a big win here for us today. Killer did great tonight. He was stopping almost everything th... BRIAN HOLT Drew averaged about 11 points a game for us this year. He really stepped up tonight and kept us in t... BO RUGGIERO I am very excited about the home and the grounds. Paul compared his reaction to when we had our two ... CYNDY TEAS I was really pleased with how everyone competed on both sides (men and women). J. WEBB HORTON He brings a championship work ethic and a championship legacy with him to Oregon State, and we're ex... BOB CAROLIS He brings a championship work ethic and a championship legacy with him to Oregon State, and we're ex... BOB DE CAROLIS I was extremely happy with the guys tonight. That is a really good basketball team to hold to just 3... JAY MELTON I'm very pleased with how we competed. We competed hard and had a great team effort. Earlier in the ... BILL MARTENS It felt great winning a championship on our home floor. We faced a really determined opponent that h... CINDI SIMMONS I am really excited about the attitude and work ethic of our runners. Also for the first time in sch... BRIAN BULLIS We had been up about 500 tickets sold per performance and we were down Thursday night. The tornado w... BILLY POWELL We were really excited about his semifinal performance. His experience of competing against some of ... BUBBA THORNTON At conference, he got food poisoning and basically ended up in the hospital for a couple days. He go... AMY CHRISTOFFERSON I thought we had one of our best team performances that we've had in several years. The kids compete... BUZZ STEVENSON We are more than excited about (tonight) because we want to put Monday's game behind us and move on ... LEE ATKINS We're extremely pleased that he accepted this opportunity. We're excited about his background and wh... JIM MITCHEL He really felt the pain of that loss (to Hopkins in the conference meet). Ever since then, he really... ANDY WEISS I was very pleased with our performance tonight. I thought we were very sharp and created an awful l... MARK KRIKORIAN Matt is unsure of his role and it will take time for him to get comfortable, but he showed well toni... BUDDY CARROLL Tina Charles is obviously their main player and we tried to slow her down, but really, other players... TRACEY TIPTON I'm well pleased. Our first five or six maybe had their personal bests on the season, and I loved th... DAVE STEWART We have shown steady improvement and I am excited about the division tournament. I am pleased with a... GREG LEVERT There was some attrition at the top in the heptathlon, but that is the nature of the multi-events. B... DICK BOOTH I am very pleased with how we responded in the second period. We took advantage of the opportunities... CHARLIE PARRISH We are excited about getting a player like Lance to join our program. He went back and forth on whic... MARK DANTONIO We put a lot of emphasis on all of the conference events. So it's nice to have the conference indoor... CHRIS HERRIOT I am very excited (about) conference. I think we have some good matches under our belt and I know we... KAYLA WRIGHT I'll find you, don't worry. My body won't be with you all the time, but you'll always have my heart.... P.C. CAST I was extremely proud of the way we competed today. San Diego State is a very tough team and the sco... KRISSY HALL Ambrosia had some big shots for us and just played really solid overall. Kubik and Johnson stepped u... JEFF JUDKINS I am really pleased with the focus the kids are showing in these matches. Ever since spring break, I... DAVE BORELLI Duke really had a fantastic crowd and made it tough for us to get a win on the road. It was a great ... BRAD DANCER We competed at another level tonight. We had a really great night and, to some extent, a trying one.... RON HUNERDOSSE We had a nine-point lead and almost blew it. Barbara stepped up like a senior tonight. I am really p... ANDY JOHNSON We think that this is the best player that we've had in years and years in this organization. At thi... BOB CLARKE Ryan played really well. I was impressed with how those guys played tonight. They took it to us. ERIK ZAIDEL I'm not pleased about how anyone is playing right now. We've got two losses. I can't be pleased with... ANTREL ROLLE I was extremely pleased with our scores today and the boys should be proud of how well they played. ... JEFF RALPH Plateau Valley was a good, scrappy team, and I was very pleased with how we came out and played the ... SHAWN BAUMGARTNER We felt with Chris and Justin (Gray) we would be OK at that position. We were involved with several ... SKIP PROSSER Sim competed hard tonight. He was really on the puck and really hungry. JACQUES MARTIN I am very pleased with the way we played. I want to feel like if we lose we got beat but we gave gre... JACQUIE JOSEPH At least this game, we were in it. They had the cushion in the second half, but it wasn't a 30-point... SCOTT DREW We're really excited to have such an experienced and talented road course racer added to our team fo... CHIP GANASSI I'm really happy with the team that we've put together for this Palmer Cup. Not only do we have expe... CHRIS HAACK No, but I hoped for a win. We were working on being mentally ready to play, to stay focused and to p... JACKIE SANCHEZ We played with what we had. The kids really stepped up and played tough. It will only help us in the... GREG GOODWIN I was most pleased with the team performance as a whole. There were lots of events were we had some ... DON KNAPP We are extremely pleased with the performance of the fund in 2005 related to earnings, acquisitions ... IRV KIPNES We didn't have a ton of hits tonight. But I'm extremely happy with how we played. We took advantage ... PETE DUNN He is a good player. He will play in midfield at Everton and the games I played with him there, he d... DIEGO FORLAN I woke up last night at 3 a.m., 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., and although I am very nervous I am also extremel... JACK THE RIPPER This is obviously a huge win for us. It gives us a chance in the conference. This makes us 4-2 in th... LAWRENCE THOMPSON JR Our defense stepped up tonight, ... We are fighting some (illnesses), but we really pulled together ... GEORGE ROGERS CLARK Our defense stepped up tonight. We are fighting some (illnesses), but we really pulled together in t... KRISTIN MCCLEESE We shot the ball really bad tonight. Maybe it was because we haven't played in a week. Jackson reall... BENNY HARRIS Rick helps bolster our team both athletically and academically. I am excited to have a player of his... RICHIE GRANT I truly believe that we're about to enter a second golden age of design. The first one was in th... YVES BEHAR We knew we had to come out and attack offensively. We have had a lot of gym time lately. I was a lit... EMILY COOMBE As a coach, I'm extremely happy to be able to sign a player who I wanted. Our goal this season is to... GUIDO BUCHWALD It was the first meet where we had a complete team and I was pleased with the results. Kelsey just f... AL ECKERT I was with all of the guys today, and we were all just talking about how excited we are. Everyone el... ANDY POLKA Our juniors went out and had a great day. I'm really pleased with our lower levels. Our seniors are ... BEN PROVENCHER We have tears in our eyes As we wave our goodbyes, We so loved being with you, we three. ROALD DAHL We came into this game relaxed knowing we had already made the playoffs. We're ecstatic about making... HILLARY LIMBAUGH I am really excited about the house. It is looking great and I am very optimistic that we can make a... MARIANNE CUSATO I would try to break the huddle early so I could check with Jamaal to make sure he knew who to block... VINCE YOUNG I am pleased to be able to provide a conference of this caliber to senior women in Tucson, ... We ha... CAROL WEST I am happy we won, but I am not overall pleased with how we played. When we don't play well, we hold... FLIP SAUNDERS The thing about Isaiah is that he's not only a good offensive player, but he can really be a great d... DENNIS RUEDINGER I am satisfied with the win. We could have scored more goals but I am really happy with my team perf... HRISTO STOICHKOV I am so excited about working with Jesse, ... I haven't met him yet, but I hear he is a really nice ... HOPE PARTLOW I am very excited about what's going to happen with D.J. Shockley, ... He is a great football player... MARK RICHT I was very pleased with the way a lot of our guys played tonight. Adam played the way I know he can.... JAMIE MULLEN Jamaal Charles reminds me of Barry Sanders or Gale Sayers or somebody like that. He just can go, and... BOBBY LACKEY We are excited about bringing in the limited late models. We had several drivers ask us to bring the... HARRY WETHINGTON We are extremely pleased with our record performance this quarter, JAMES MORGAN I couldn't be more proud of our team and how we competed in this tournament. We did everything tonig... BRAD HOLLAND The thing that marked Bubba is that he was so well-liked. He had a great outgoing personality with a... BRUCE REYNOLDS
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BUBBA TYER Knowing Jon, he might have taken it off. BUBBA TYER It's typical that as the weeks go by, the cast gets smaller. BUBBA TYER Without a doubt he'll play with it. BUBBA TYER With George Allen and Jack Pardee, we'd have 15 two-a-days in a row. With all them two-a-days in a r... BUBBA TYER There's a lot to be enthused about. We saw him [Sunday] and [yesterday] started working with him, an... BUBBA TYER I had deeper, more reflective songs on the first album. BUBBA SPARXXX I feel that my ear candy is a little different from the ear candy most people are receiving right no... BUBBA SPARXXX But then again in the East Coast, I think, Tupac, inspired everybody on the East Coast, everybody do... BUBBA SPARXXX As far as the work I did with Timbaland, it was his sound and I just kinda floated in his direction.... BUBBA SPARXXX As far as back in that era, my formative years, me finding out what hip-hop was and what I really li... BUBBA SPARXXX A lot of people thought I was going to be a one-hit wonder, so I had that chip on my shoulder. BUBBA SPARXXX Hey! (A Lil Gratitude) BUBBA SPARXXX Hey! BUBBA SPARXXX Hey. BUBBA SPARXXX You know, he would go and look at different funny books because he wanted his character to be differ... BUBBA SMITH Well, I'm not a violent person. You have to back off. People sometimes will try you and try you unti... BUBBA SMITH Well, everybody knew their character. I was the only one who didn't have a partner. I basically show... BUBBA SMITH We were younger. And it's basically like looking at football classics. You see things that you did, ... BUBBA SMITH We all laughed. It was more like that whole thing that I was talking about earlier. You go to traini... BUBBA SMITH They teased me, but the once that teased me that were on the football team, they had to practice eve... BUBBA SMITH The ninth grade. I went from 5'9" to 6'8". BUBBA SMITH I don't go to clubs and stuff like that, so I don't have to put up with it in there. And normally, b... BUBBA SMITH Hugh Wilson made it so real and he took us and it was almost when he was directing it, the way he wo... BUBBA SMITH Everything has gotten vulgar and out of line for children to watch. It's more of a swearing match. BUBBA SMITH Against East Central, we had to come from behind and it took a lot out of us. The last two games we ... BUBBA SKELTON Everybody on the team saw their role change in some way. Everybody accepted their role and made the ... BUBBA SKELTON We're a pressing-style team and it really changed the way we played. We started playing more zone an... BUBBA SKELTON Any time you get an opportunity to play in the national tournament it's special. This is something y... BUBBA SKELTON After that loss in our gym, some doubt did creep in my mind if we could win another one or not. But ... BUBBA SKELTON All we need to do is play our game and not freak out. Our defense and offense are good and our goali... BUBBA SCOTT Sure it's nerve-wracking when it's so close. But you get used to them and compete. BUBBA SCOTT I look at those guys, and I know they went through the same things I went through. They went through... BUBBA SCOTT I have been enjoying all of this playing a lot. I've been trying to work hard and not make any big m... BUBBA SCOTT We need to get better. But I'm not discouraged. I'm encouraged. We felt like we could win this game.... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT To win, we had to throw the ball. BUBBA SCHWEIGERT In the second half, we didn't stop the run and when you can't stop the run, you won't get many plays... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT He's a tremendous back. We tried our best to contain him, and most of the time we did pretty well. T... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT It was a good road win. I was proud of the way we played. I know we've got to get better, but we als... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT I was more concentrating on making sure that I got my steps down, that my routes were looking all ri... BUBBA FRANKS [PLAY OF THE DAY: For a guy who missed 27 days of training camp, TE Bubba Franks didn't look rusty a... BUBBA FRANKS To me it was more than a walk-through. I had to do a little more conditioning after practice to show... BUBBA FRANKS I'm in pretty good shape. As far as football shape, I don't know. Football shape is totally differen... BUBBA FRANKS I'm in pretty good shape. As far as football shape, I don't know. Football shape is totally differen... BUBBA FRANKS I didn't want to be one of those players who bounced from team to team, changing jersey colors, jers... BUBBA FRANKS Hopefully, with this new contract, that will change things. You can't have certain guys out there ju... BUBBA FRANKS Before all is said and done, I want to be known as the best tight end in Packers' history, hands dow... BUBBA FRANKS I didn't want to be one of those players who bounced from team to team, changing jersey colours, jer... BUBBA FRANKS One thing you can point out, even through all the losses, we were getting better every game. Now, we... BUBBA FRANKS This is a special day for this program. This is part of the foundation we're building here, and hope... BUBBA DAVIS They should be ready to go. Darin has been practicing, so it looks like he'll be back in the lineup. BUBBA DAVIS We think they'll line up and try to run the football. That's what they were doing against Greene Cou... BUBBA DAVIS The ones who have been here have been doing more in practice than they would normally. Sometimes the... BUBBA DAVIS The big thing about the win is that we fell behind 12-2 early and came back. Especially with these k... BUBBA DAVIS I thought it was good for us to get back together, and get their minds off what had happened. The th... BUBBA DAVIS We practiced that next Monday (Sept. 5). We got the word out as best we could that if they could mak... BUBBA DAVIS It's good to know that we have somebody who's taken some snaps in a game situation. What was big for... BUBBA DAVIS Every institution is responsible for creating an environment that's compliant, and if you have holes... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We need to put all of that over a timeline and get in front of donors to continue to talk about want... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM That's true of all the teams we have. We are investing more in football, and we want to have a bette... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We're trying to change the image of the university with our football structure, and a lot of people ... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We will need to submit another report to the NCAA and keep them informed on what we're doing so they... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM Ball State makes it an absolute priority to comply with all NCAA rules, and our student-athletes und... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We are working as quickly as we can to move ahead on their recommendations. BUBBA CUNNINGHAM I just wanted to go and see him and let him know I was sorry. BUBBA CROSBY My stomach just dropped. You hate to see that happen, especially to someone you know and a kid that ... BUBBA CROSBY In that situation, the ball, his glove and my shoulder collided. Usually, I will feel the ball bounc... BUBBA CROSBY You never want to see something like that happen. The ball, myself and his glove all came together a... BUBBA CROSBY I was thinking about putting down another bunt. BUBBA CROSBY I never hit a walk-off home run in my whole life. Not in my whole life. Not even in Little League. BUBBA CROSBY I thought a couple of times when I left here I wasn't coming back. BUBBA CROSBY I pretty much felt it when I hit it. I can't hit it much harder than that. BUBBA CROSBY When you're in my position, you don't ask questions. You just take what comes. I felt a couple of ti... BUBBA CROSBY I've never hit a walk-off homer ever, anywhere, even in Little League, in my life. And to hit one he... BUBBA CROSBY I keep defying the odds, you know. BUBBA WATSON Winning the green jacket is great - I can pay for all the diapers I'm going to have to get. BUBBA WATSON We were younger. And it's basically like looking at football classics. You see things that you d... BUBBA SMITH Everybody can see that my swing is homegrown. That means everybody has a chance to do it. BUBBA WATSON I know it has been said 100 times, but what makes this team so good is the team concept. Very rarely... BUBBA CURTISS I hit a bunch of good shots and just kept plugging along. A good solid round, and just a lot of fun. BUBBA DICKERSON It'd be nice to go out there and shoot a little 4-under tomorrow. That will give me 70, 69 and 68 in... BUBBA WATSON We should call him Bubba. BUBBA WATSON I'd rather shoot in the 60s every day rather than hit it long. I'd take two wins in a heartbeat. BUBBA WATSON Until I win and prove myself, length doesn't get you the record, it doesn't get you in the Hall of F... BUBBA WATSON My manager always preaches golf comes first. BUBBA WATSON It's a dream come true for Bubba Watson from Bagdad, Florida to have the green jacket on. BUBBA WATSON My dad taught me to be a leader or a follower, and he said follower ain't fun. So I want to be t... BUBBA WATSON I was getting so excited with the season coming up. I was the man for the job. BUBBA JONES I'm really hurt and disappointed, but life goes on. You have disagreements in organizations all the ... BUBBA JONES He is the total package; he has good skills. He may find it a little bit more physical than he's fac... BUBBA JONES We're falling through the cracks here, and we need your help to save our program. BUBBA HARPER Repairing these 65 units is a way to house people in this community, quickly. BUBBA HARPER We are asking for the support of the cities and the county to help us get funding. Without the funds... BUBBA HARPER He'll bounce back. It will make him stronger as a person. Mentally, he'll be focused. He'll come bac... BUBBA FRANKS I think the expectations put on myself were a little too high a little too fast. But I'm starting to... BUBBA DICKERSON I feel like I need to play to try and get ahead. Next year I'll set a schedule and stick to it. I th... BUBBA DICKERSON The feeling isn't much different than last year. I am just excited when we win now as I was when I p... BUBBA CURTISS My goal at every tournament is to finish top 18. At the end of the year if I could finish every tour... BUBBA WATSON I have to chose my words carefully. BUBBA WATSON There is a lot of learning I have to do and a lot of growing up I have to do. BUBBA WATSON I'd love to be part of the process of building cars. BUBBA WATSON People always ask 'Why is Bubba different?' They're just trying to figure it out. BUBBA WATSON Kids below 10 or 12, I think they just need to learn by playing at golf. Later on, in high school, w... BUBBA WATSON I was shooting in the low 70s and 60s by the time I was 12. That's the great thing about golf. I... BUBBA WATSON It's an honor to see that green jacket in the bedroom closet, but I'm not going to become so... BUBBA WATSON My life is fulfilled. BUBBA WATSON I don't take anything for granted. BUBBA WATSON Why do I want somebody to tell me what to do, tell me what I'm doing wrong? I want to be the bos... BUBBA WATSON I have a good team around me. I have people I trust around me. If I go the wrong way, they will yell... BUBBA WATSON I love France. France is a nice place. BUBBA WATSON If I have got a swing, I have got a shot. BUBBA WATSON I play golf because it's fun. BUBBA WATSON I am uncomfortable with heights, I'm scared of the dark and I am scared of big crowds. BUBBA WATSON Instead of playing with army men or whatever, I played golf, like for hours every day. BUBBA WATSON When I got my tour card I cried. When I got my first win - and my first pay check - I cried. All the... BUBBA WATSON I just wanna be me and play golf. I'm just Bubba. BUBBA WATSON In the rural South, you have a town of 30,000 people and everybody's pretty much thrown on the s... BUBBA SPARXXX Whatever is about you that is translated into your art, that's gonna keep you completly original... BUBBA SPARXXX You know, that's kind of the thing, I can't freestyle and I used to always wonder why I coul... BUBBA SPARXXX Rock fans are pretty fickle, too, you know. BUBBA SPARXXX I think the hip hop world and the rock world still have a lot in common, but it certainly seems like... BUBBA SPARXXX If you take any populated place - any major city in America - and drive 45 minutes from that spot di... BUBBA SPARXXX We never got on a big, big tour, but we did a lot of spot dates. BUBBA SPARXXX When people screamed novelty the first time around talking about an ugly video and stuff I was reall... BUBBA SPARXXX I wanted to tell my story in a way I haven't done before, things I've been going through in ... BUBBA SPARXXX But then again in the East Coast, I think, Tupac, inspired everybody on the East Coast, everybody do... BUBBA SPARXXX I'm not normally a jewelry person. I'm supposed to be a working class champion and all, and ... BUBBA SPARXXX In the rural South, 'Bubba' is like how people say 'dude' in California. It's a ... BUBBA SPARXXX You know, I think when people fly the nest a little too soon, as far as getting involved in movies, ... BUBBA SPARXXX I think the true rock fans are pretty loyal. BUBBA SPARXXX The same things go on everywhere, whether you're from the city, the country or wherever. BUBBA SPARXXX I took it upon myself to paint a better picture of rural life and what it is all about. BUBBA SPARXXX I don't go to clubs and stuff like that, so I don't have to put up with it in there. And nor... BUBBA SMITH Everything has gotten vulgar and out of line for children to watch. It's more of a swearing matc... BUBBA SMITH Well, everybody knew their character. I was the only one who didn't have a partner. I basically ... BUBBA SMITH Well, I'm not a violent person. You have to back off. People sometimes will try you and try you ... BUBBA SMITH The ninth grade. I went from 5'9' to 6'8'. BUBBA SMITH My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on y... THORNTON WILDER The future author is one who discovers that language, the exploration and manipulation of the resour... THORNTON WILDER Marriage is a bribe to make the housekeeper think she's a householder. THORNTON WILDER The best part of married life is the fights. The rests is merely so. THORNTON WILDER We just have to be patient and attack the gaps. The main thing is to get what we want. AL THORNTON I'm being more assertive. It's something I can do. I'm just recognizing my potential. AL THORNTON Looking back on the (Boston College) game, we could have easily won. It felt great to go out and sco... AL THORNTON I just tried to step up and be a leader and come through for my teammates. AL THORNTON We just never got our offense going. We knew it was going to be tough and we didn't focus like we sh... AL THORNTON It's not just the coaches who are holding the players accountable. The players, we're holding each o... AL THORNTON He just stepped up and made the big plays that really got us going. AL THORNTON It's very important for us. We're known as a team around the league that doesn't play well on the ro... AL THORNTON I feel like we're able to take coaching. You know the coaches are going to raise their voice and the... AL THORNTON Now the whole team is punished. AL THORNTON Marriage is a bribe to make the housekeeper think she's a householder. THORNTON WILDER My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your ... THORNTON WILDER There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, th... THORNTON WILDER Never support two weaknesses at the same time. It's your combination sinners -- your lecherous liars... THORNTON WILDER I am convinced that, except in a few extraordinary cases, one form or another of an unhappy childhoo... THORNTON WILDER I would love to be the poet laureate of Coney Island. THORNTON WILDER The planting of trees in the least self-centered of all that we can do. It is a purer act of faith t... THORNTON WILDER Winning children (who appear so guileless) are children who have discovered how effective charm and ... THORNTON WILDER Every writer is necessarily a critic -- that is, each sentence is a skeleton accompanied by enormous... THORNTON WILDER Many great writers have been extraordinarily awkward in daily exchange, but the greatest give the im... THORNTON WILDER There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, th... THORNTON WILDER I rose by sheer military ability to the rank of corporal. THORNTON WILDER A play visibly represents pure existing. THORNTON WILDER Man is not an end but a beginning. We are at the beginning of the second week. We are children of th... THORNTON WILDER The best thing about animals is they don't talk much. THORNTON WILDER The comic spirit is given to us in order that we may analyze, weigh, and clarify things in us which ... THORNTON WILDER It's when you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you're having an adve... THORNTON WILDER For what human ill does dawn not seem to be alternative? THORNTON WILDER There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the ... THORNTON WILDER My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your ... 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