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(Collecting) plays a very important part of my life, ... But when I go to work, it's work that I do. Being that it involves 'Star Wars' makes it special. The things that are important to me are friendships and relationships. 'Star Wars' is high up on the list, but it's not at the top of the list. |
[According to PPS, one of the keys to employee satisfaction is performance-based advancement and rewards.] Workers should be treated as individual professional public servants, not as bureaucrats, ... We tend to give everyone the same raise whether they're a fantastic worker or a mediocre worker. |
[And then there's that potential gross from a theater that] cost tens and tens of millions, ... There are (huge) numbers that apply to any show -- that's what makes Vegas astounding. Every deal is different, but because of those numbers being so big, there are a lot of opportunities for everyone. |
[At the Old-Time Radio Convention, which expects 600 attendees this weekend, leaders have begun inviting television stars -- over the objections of purists who argue that only radio performers should be welcome.] If it becomes 'Friends of Old-Time Television,' I'm out of there, ... Let's Pretend. |
[But the coaches felt he could have hustled back on defense more, which would become a common criticism.] Andy's got great soccer ability, which is why he's been in the league so long, ... It's not that he doesn't work hard, but we have to get guys who will kick and spit and punch to get results. |
[But the joke's worn thin for R&B crooner Craig David, who moans that he's] tired ... I thought it was funny at first but it's got a tired. It was good to keep up my profile while I was away. But if you don't come back with a great record, they only remember me as the character with the big head. |
[But Yahoo executives stood by their earlier statement.] The number of documents in our index is accurate, ... We're proud of the accomplishments of our search engineers and scientists and look forward to continuing to satisfy our users by delivering the world's highest-quality search experience. |
[Comment:] I don’t think anybody is going to be concerned with where we are ranked, ... It all comes down to potential and if potential turns into performance then we can live up to those expectations. If we don’t perform well we won’t live up to them - with that really not being an option. |
[David Beckham echoed the thoughts of his manager in his assessment of England's second-half display against Denmark last night.] There are no excuses, ... We should be winning these games and it's embarrassing to lose like that, especially when there are 6,000 fans who have traveled to watch us. |
Billy Joel (1949-) |
[ETC.: Defenseman John-Michael Liles was ill and didn't practice . . . Left wing Brad May, bothered by a sore groin and toe, practiced and might make his season debut Wednesday.] We'll address (his status) after practice (today), but he looks pretty good, ... I'm sure he's anxious to get started. |
[Hurricane Katrina presented the cover for Bonds this week.] I think we have other issues in this country to worry about that are a lot more serious, ... We have a crisis here. ... Right now people are losing lives and don't have homes. I think that's a little more serious — a lot more serious. |
Katie Holmes (1978-) |
[In Washington, Rep. C.W. Bill Young, R-Indian Shores, scheduled a hearing Wednesday to discuss funding for Hurricane Katrina. He also planned to explore the president's idea.] I can understand why the president wants to do that, ... But I also understand how overextended the military already is. |