Top 532 Billy Elliot Quotes & Sayings - Page 2

Billy Crystal... I crap bigger than him.

I got my start in the 'New York Times' because I used to read Stuart Elliot, the advertising columns. I still do. And I read him so religiously, I wanted to work for him before I died.

In the first English class I attended, Prof. E. H. Elliot, addressing me, asked if I really belonged to the Junior B. A. class, and I had to answer him in the affirmative. He then proceeded to inquire how old I was.

There's a manager (Billy Martin) I could play for.

Billy (Martin) wasn't afraid of anything.

As a young woman, I was fortunate to have the leadership of Jeanette Hayner, the courage of Jennifer Dunn, the faith of Elisabeth Elliot, and the indomitable spirit of Margaret Thatcher to guide and motivate me.

I have imbibed some Billy Crystal in me.

Both of my children - my daughter Caroline, a public school teacher, and my son Elliot, an Army Ranger - are dedicating their lives to public service; thus, they have inspired my own decision to run for Congress.

Billy Martin was a human tragedy, in the real sense of the words.

Billy Almon has all of his in-laws and outlaws here this afternoon.

I'm Billy the Kid, the fastest draw. It's not arrogance. It's the truth.

Half the sum of attraction, on either side, might have been enough, for he had nothing to do, and she had hardly any body to love." (of Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth, Persuasion)

'Billy on the Street' is the hardest thing that I will ever do.

Billy's an interesting guy. He's got a lot of varied interests.

When I'm up against a wall, that's when Billy Mays performs best.

The Billy Carter of the British monarchy.

Growing up my favorite coach was Billy Martin.

Billy Graham is the chief servant of Satan in America.

It was hard for me to hear anyone saying they didn't like 'Billy Madison.'

Hi, Billy Mays here for...

I think you and the referee were in a minority of one, Billy.

If you approach Billy Martin right, he's Okay. I avoid him altogether.

I'll (Phil Rizzuto) never forget September 6, 1950. I got a letter threatening me, Hank Bauer, Yogi Berra and Johnny Mize. It said if I showed up in uniform against the Red Sox I'd be shot. I turned the letter over to the FBI and told my manager Casey Stengel about it. You know what Casey did? He gave me a different uniform and gave mine to Billy Martin. Can you imagine that! Guess Casey thought it'd be better if Billy got shot.

I'm just trying to play against ethnicity. I got to play a guy from Louisiana in 'The Pacific' named Merriell Shelton, and now I'm playing Elliot Alderman.

Sir Walter Elliot, of Kellynch-hall, in Somersetshire, was a man who, for his own amusement, never took up any book but the Barontage; there he found occupation for an idle hour, and consolation in a distressed one; . . .

'Oh, poor, poor fellow!' said Mrs. Elliot with a remorse that was sincere, though her congratulations would not have been.

I told Missy [Elliot] I couldn't believe how much she has done as a woman in a male-led arena and that she's an inspiration to me. When I got into the lift back to my room to get changed and go home, I broke down in tears.

Of Captain Elliot, already so well known to the government, it would be almost superfluous to speak; in this action, he evinced his characteristic bravery and judgment; and, since the close of the action, has given me the most able and essential assistance.

In music, as you develop a theme or musical idea, there are many points at which directions must be decided, and at any time I was in the throes of debate with myself, harmonically or melodically, I would turn to Billy Strayhorn. We would talk, and then the whole world would come into focus. The steady hand of his good judgment pointed to the clear way that was fitting for us. He was not, as he was often referred to by many, my alter ego. Billy Strayhorn was my right arm, my left arm, all the eyes in the back of my head, my brainwaves in his head, and his in mine.

When [Billy] Strayhorn came on the scene, he just blew us away.

Billy Graham is for the hereafter. I'm for the here and now.

As a teenager, I remember Missy Elliot: seeing how she carried herself, made her music, and presented herself as an artist. That strength inspired me. If my work can do the same for others, I feel very grateful and proud of that.

I want to be maybe the modern-day Billy Graham.

You know, Billy Cannon is very fast.

I honor Billy Graham. He is a category by himself.

My great-grandfather was a variety hall comedian called Billy Mack.

I'm into classic rock, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel.

Listen: Billy Pilgrim has come unstuck in time.

Billy Campbell who is... I... truly one of the most talented actors today.

I want to play someone like Billy the Kid.

As Elisabeth Elliot points out, not even dying a martyr’s death is classified as extraordinary obedience when you are following a Savior who died on a cross. Suddenly a martyr’s death seems like normal obedience.

Just being the son of Billy Graham won't get me into heaven.

I knew Quintessentially was a success when my father, who does a lot of business in Beirut, introduced himself to somebody and they said, 'Oh, do you know Ben Elliot? I'd really like to meet him.' I remember him ringing me up, really annoyed.

If you really want me to be safe, maybe it's time." "I'd just feel safer if you'd start sleeping in a coffin." Just then my door creaked open. Billy's expression turned to surprise. "Get out!" I said, hopping off the bed. "Uh...we are making up lyrics to a song." But that didn't keep Billy out. Instead he was totally interested. "You're writing a song? That's so cool. I want to hear it." "It goes, 'Safer in a coffin, and if your brother doesn't leave, he'll be in one too.

That was the most important thing to me: making sure 'Gardner Elliot' was likeable and funny and interesting. I took my time before filming to chat with Peter, the director, to create this character.

Tacked above my desk are photos of artists I admire - Hopper, Sargent, Twain - and postcards from beloved bookstores where I've spent all my time and money - Tattered Cover, Elliot Bay, Harvard Bookstore.

I wasn't the leader of any gang. I was for Billy all the time.

I know all the words to Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire.'

BEFORE THERE WAS BILLY COLLINS & TED KOOSER, THERE WAS EDGAR GUEST

Billy copied Casey to a 'T.'

A lot of people can play the piano, but not everyone can be Billy Joel.

Billy Crystal, Steve Martin do wonderful things.

Billy Graham is a boring, racist charlatan.

Me and George and Billy are two of a kind.

When my father was very young, he performed in Billy Rose's Aquacade.

Being an actor is easy, just picture someone in a room and you outside waiting for your cue to go in. Elliot Gould's been trying that for forty years.

Billy Magnussen, he's a wild one.

'Billy on the Street' is a very exhausting show to do, as you can imagine, but it's worth it.

I'm a huge Billy Donovan fan.

Any story that Billy Wilder told, you can tell in a Western.