Top 1200 Asked Quotes & Sayings - Page 14

We wrote 'Olive Kitteridge' as six hours, and they asked us to make it in four.

Is there anything on earth which would have meaning and would even change the course of events not only on earth, but in other worlds?” I asked my teacher. “There is,” my teacher answered me. “Well, what is it?” I asked. “It’s...” began my teacher and suddenly fell silent. I stood and waited intently for his answer. But he was silent. And I stood and was silent. And he was silent. And I stood, silent. And he was silent. We’re both standing and silent. Ho-la-la! We’re both standing and silent. Ho-le-le! Yes, yes, we’re both standing and silent! 16-17 July 1937

I have never once asked Alaskans to like how I got this job.

Many people have asked me how I feel about losing my job.

I look 13, so was always being asked to play the crying girl.

If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

Prayer steadies one when he is walking in slippery places - even if things asked for are not given.

I got asked to do loads of TV series, all sorts of things that weren't me.

I never think about the downs. Well, only when I get asked during interviews.

What do you do if you are asked to do a job, first by the Prime Minister, and then by the King? How can you refuse?

One time I went to a hotel. I asked the bellhop to handle my bag. He felt up my wife!

I once asked my father what he wanted me to be. To my horror, he said, 'sociologist.'

Whenever anyone asked me what I'd do if I wasn't a singer, I'd say, 'Oh, I'd have a cooking show.'

When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down happy.

When asked what he meant by a miracle: Oh, anything with a probability of less than 20%.

If I'm not a murderer," asked Corny, "how come I keep killing people?

But how do we even get to the land of the dead?” I asked. “I mean…without dying.

The first questions are always to be asked, and the wisest doctor is gravelled by the inquisitiveness of a child.

When I was 9, I asked my mom if I could be on TV. She was like, 'Well, okay. You can try.'

We?" I asked. Of course. I'm not leaving you alone on this, no matter what. You know I'd never abandon you.

Comics are regularly asked to perform for impossible rooms. They're called 'hell gigs.'

I never coached Sachin Tendulkar, I gave him gentle advice when he asked for it.

If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.

Going into politics is something people have asked me about forever.

Diogenes, when asked from what country he came, replied, "I am a citizen of the world."

I have never in my whole life asked for an autograph. It seems a little ... unnecessary.

I did 'Footballer's Wives' for two-and-a-half seasons and I asked to be written out.

Asked whether or not he believed in an afterlife, Thoreau quipped, "One world at a time."

The blessings of the priesthood are infinitely greater than the one who is asked to administer the gift.

I've kept my nose clean when I've been asked to to play out of position, and I've done it.

And since I have become an actor, not one person has asked me what degree I got.

You know," he said with unusual somberness, "I asked my father once why kenders were little, why we weren't big like humans and elves. I really wanted to be big," he said softly and for a moment he was quiet. "What did your father say?" asked Fizban gently. "He said kenders were small because we were meant to do small things. 'If you look at all the big things in the world closely,' he said, 'you'll see that they're really made up of small things all joined together.' That big dragon down there comes to nothing but tiny drops of blood, maybe. It's the small things that make the difference.

Want a Coke?” Abra asked. “Sugar solves lots of problems, that’s what I think.

Would I serve you or (Prince) Jon stolen goods? he asked. "No, don't answer me.

They say that when god was in Jerusalem he forgave his murderers, but now he will not forgive an honest man for differing with him on the subject of the Trinity. They say that God says to me, "Forgive your enemies." I say, "I do;" but he says, "I will damn mine." God should be consistent. If he wants me to forgive my enemies he should forgive his. I am asked to forgive enemies who can hurt me. God is only asked to forgive enemies who cannot hurt him. He certainly ought to be as generous as he asks us to be.

When people complain of life, it is almost always because they have asked impossible things of it.

A prating barber asked Archelaus how he would be trimmed. He answered, "In silence."

I asked my dad what afflicted meant and he said 'Sickness son, and things that don't fit.'

I'd run a mile if anyone in the Royal Family asked me to marry them!

I hope that you will be asked to participate in a trial at some stage in your disease

I always felt that whatever I was asked to do that my ability in the ring would speak for itself.

Our listeners asked us: "What is chaos?" We're answering: "We do not comment on economic policy."

They asked me what year it was, what month it was, etc. I easily answered these stupid questions.

If I asked for a cup of coffee, someone would search for the double meaning.

Motherhood was the first instance in my life where I was asked to sacrifice anything for anyone.

I never asked for bonuses inside the octagon, I always focused on winning.

Practice does make perfect and when you know what's asked of you by your manager and when he demands it you do it.

"Aren't you hungry?" he asked, distracted. "No." I didn't feel like mentioning that my stomach was already full - of butterflies.

Once a person was asked to step into this brutal century, anything could happen

Napoleon was asked, "Who do you consider to be the greatest generals?" He responded saying, "The victors.

If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to find out who I am.

When I asked God for Brains and Brawn, He gave me Puzzles in life to Solve.

When Puffy asked me to do the video, I said yes. Cuz it's all about the Benjamins!

She asked me what was wrong, and I told her I had to end it. She was surprised, and asked my why I thought so. I told her it wasn't a thought, more a feeling, like I couldn't breathe and knew I had to get some air. It was a survival instinct, I told her. She said it was time for dinner. Then she sat me down and told me not to worry. She said moments like this were like waking up in the middle of the night: You're scared, your'e disoriented, and you're completely convinced you're right. But then you stay awake a little longer and you realize things aren't as fearful as they seem.

If someone asked if I I'd want no one to recognise me anymore, I'd take that option, I think.

I've never walked into a restaurant, asked for a table and been told, 'We're full.'

I asked God to use me as a vessel, so I guess you have to be careful what you ask for.

I went to a 7-11 and asked for a 2x4 and a box of 3x5's. The clerk said, "ten-four."

Would it be possible for me to see something from up there?" asked Milo politely. "You could," said Alec, "but only if you try very hard to look at things as an adult does." Milo tried as hard as he could, and, as he did, his feet floated slowly off the ground until he was standing in the air next to Alex Bings. He looked around very quickly and, an instant later, crashed back down to the earth again. "Interesting, wasn't it?" asked Alex. "Yes, it was," agreed Milo, rubbing his head and dusting himself off, "but I think I'll continue to see things as a child. It's not so far to fall.

I learned how to become wealthy because I asked the right questions when I was broke.