I would never use the word 'mastery.' I have no respect for that term. I think it is very male and very arrogant. I don't think that there is any such thing as a master. I mean, 'master' suggests that there is something under you - usually a slave. It's the mastery of the world that has gotten us into the mess we're in! |
I would say being in the relay is a slight redemption for her, but it's not what she wanted. Her goal was to make it to state as an individual (in the 200 IM). She's happy to be going, but it's not the dream. You have to have a dream, a goal, and it's disappointing when you work hard every day, and that's what she does. |
I, myself, have said things that have offended others, ... But if we're going to reverse the pain that we give each other, rather than look at the bigger picture which is the pain and suffering of our people, then we will not be able to create a movement that can ... heal the horrific condition of our people in America. |
I'd love to have the opportunity to do that, ... Obviously I'm going to be a rookie, so I'm going to try to learn as much as a I can, be open-minded. And be a student. . . . I'm going to learn from one of the best guys in Mario Lemieux. So I'm going to try and be a sponge in that way and learn as much as I can from him. |
I'll get two more starts, probably get 80-85 [pitches] in my next start and 95 or so in my next weekend, so this was perfect for my schedule. This is a normal Spring Training for me. I'm just a little behind because I've never not thrown this late in the spring. [But] everything is great. I'm maybe 25-30 pitches behind. |
I'm a big runner and I pick up the trail at the bottom of the street. We have a family of five and go down to the Raccoon River Park to run around, and right now, we have to get there along the shoulder of the road, so completing the trail will improve our safety, be more convenient and keep my shoes from getting muddy. |
I'm concerned that it's going to be another two to four years before we see any substantial changes. Take the George Wright Road-Route 1 intersection. We know the solution would be to raise the road so it won't flood, ... According to the audit, it will take two years of collecting data before they will fix the problem. |
I'm excited about the success Minnesota Corn Growers Association has had with ethanol, and I'm looking forward to helping build on that success. Minnesota is being recognized for its foresight on this issue...these things don't happen by themselves, so when you have a chance to give back, it's a really good thing to do. |
I'm here to win now, ... I don't want to wait three years to make the playoffs. I haven't made the playoffs yet. For me, it's this year. That's all I'm thinking about. Hopefully these veterans make a great contribution, which I'm sure they will, and at the same time it'll help the young guys bring their game up a level. |
I'm not out there actively recruiting all over the country. But there are students who want to go to Penn State who may not be able to get on the main campus right away. Or they may want to play basketball and see we're doing OK, so they inquire about us. I just got a call from a kid from Arizona who wants to come here. |
I'm not trying to prove that I could play defense. I want to prove that I can help the team win. I thought I had a shot at it, but to tell you the truth, I thought it was going to blow over my head, and I got up there. I wasn't sure if I was going to catch it. That's why I was so fired up. I was surprised that I got it. |
I'm really excited to have Ms. Hill on the track, ... She's truly a genius. The first time I ever appeared on a major album was when I played piano on 'Everything Is Everything' from 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.' I have been wanting to work with her again ever since. It's great to see that wish finally come true. |
I'm so surprised by the turnout today and a little overwhelmed, so thank you very much. How grateful we all are to be here and to thank you all for letting us invade your streets and film here. We know that at times it can be inconvenient to have a film crew come in to your neighborhoods and we just wanna say thank you. |
I'm very pleased. It looks like the whole weekend was impacted by the ballgames (the World Series began Saturday night). The exits were terrific. We have an older audience and I think we all were affected by the ballgames. We're there for the long run. We've got great exits and great reviews and we'll just keep playing. |
I'm well aware of the fact that [Brunell] wants to play, ... And as great of a guy as he is and as great of a friend as he is, I hate that he's not getting to. But at the same time I want to play and do a good job here. That's something that doesn't come between us. And I think that's just the measure of our friendship. |