"I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future."

-- Maurice Ashley

#Games Quotes #Interesting Quotes #People Quotes

“Junie B. Jones. The B stands for Beatrice. Except, I don't like Beatrice. I just like B and that's all.”

Source : Barbara Park (2010). “Junie B. Jones #4: Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying”, p.8, Random House Books for Young Readers
“I support the indigenous people anywhere in the planet”
“I think it would be a great challenge to work on a military game which featured a female lead character. Since female soldiers are now being allowed on the frontlines, we're actually in danger of reality overtaking games!”
“If someone you know makes a bad decision or uses bad judgment, it doesn't mean you have to allow that to alter your attitude. Why should you allow anyone else's bad decisions to send you into a tailspin of misery?”
“I'm a producer... I am a Hollywood producer. That is so weird. And it's not lame. But it's just like, how did that happen?”
“In my opinion, the best setup guys now have a tougher job than the closers. They pitch more innings, inherit more runners.”
“It is important to value the individual, to have good health, a loving family and good relationships, to have community ties, leisure pursuits. These are all part of our lives. It is important to keep all of our parts in working order.”
“I never wanted to be mainstream as a writer, but look at what's happened.”

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