"There were moments when I wondered at the gossamer veil that stops licence from being libel. I suspect that taking on the job of England manager puts you outside the protection of the courts. It must be part of the job description that you will be held hostage by media speculation and can have your character tortured, molested and finally executed at the public whim, in exchange for a lifetime's supply of money."

-- A. A. Gill

#Soccer Quotes #Football Quotes #Jobs Quotes

“I built the ideal house down in the Caribbean. All Englishmen dream of leaving the rain of England and getting a place in the sun - out in the grounds with separate guest houses; that is the ideal scenario.”
“A few minutes ago, I had a hard time getting through the lobby because of all the people. After today, that won't be happening.”
“When I got into comedy, which was really for acting, I would see the guys who would be considered great today. They were great, but after a few minutes I could get kind of bored because they wouldn't move around. The dress code was boring to me. I didn't want to see the guy next door when I'm watching a performer. I wanted to see someone I would pay a ticket for.”
“Beauty is a fact, and it can change with time. Something ugly in the morning can become beautiful in the evening.”
“And I will place within them as a guide My umpire conscience, whom if they will hear Light after light well used they shall attain, And to the end persisting, safe arrive.”
“Before I write down one word, I have to have the character in my mind through and through. I must penetrate into the last wrinkle of his soul.”
“No, do not love me, it is better to give me death!”
“My expertise is the space program and what it should be in the future based on my experience of looking at the transitions that we've made between pre-Sputnik days and getting to the moon.”

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