Donovan Quotes

You have to want to have taste. Some people have inherently bad taste. Their problem is really not the bad taste -- that can be fixed -- but that they don't know they have it!

Fashion has to be about what is.

If I were to say you are crazy, what part of that would you find unacceptable?

It takes time and energy, and if I'm working, then I'd rather flop in front of the telly than put on a tiny dress and work out how to get myself to God knows where. I mean, lazy some would call it.

A team sport is not very good for me, because I can't take losing.

You find sprinters testing other sprinters' mental capability. But these are my good friends on the track. I don't think we need to do that.

I love music, and a lot of it. Jazz is probably on the top with guys like Miles Davis. But I even enjoy music from the '60s and '70s.

In running, I can internalize that intensity. I can handle it because it's me and I'm coming back in the next race. I'm always ready for the next race.

I'd like to be a more consistent starter. I'd like a smoother transition from crouching to running. I have to learn to relax during a race and how to breathe.

Potential is an excuse to procrastinate; Ambition is a means to thrive.

The Jets tried this whole garbage with Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez and it got them nowhere.

Celebrity is currency, it's a good bargaining tool. It helps you get better service.

I can't leave the house without making sure all the beds are made right, so they are neat and fresh when I come in at night.

I don't think an actor's job is to be recognized. I think an actor's job is to facilitate the writing in a way that changes the way people think. No other business does that.

I am always outside and couldn't care less about what's on TV these days.

I have a hands-off policy when it comes to my larynx.

There's not much out there that people are fighting for that leaves them with nothing but honor.

Do you want to see a mother and son antagonistically attack each other every single episode for five years? I don't think so.

My mom raised us three boys by herself on welfare. It's not worse than anybody else's life.

Guns make you stupidbetter to fight your wars with duct tape. Duct tape makes you smart.

My role as a producer is very specific. It's maintaining the creative truthfulness, day in and day out.

Believe it or not, I don't own a TV. Crazy huh?

The most fun I've had on 'Burn Notice,' I think it would have to be working with China Chow and Lucy Lawless.

I'm not a big movie-goer. I just feel like I'm watching work.

When you're dealing with espionage and covert affairs, sometimes the secret is more exciting than the knowledge.

I'm very shy in real life; I can't really hit on girls.

As much as theyll let me I do my own stunts and I do all my own fighting.

I think that's why I keep being drawn back to television, because I think it's one of the most creative outlets.

I think about the things I control and do them well.

If you let the reality of the business side get to you, it can turn you, and that's not good at all.

I didn't have to step up into a leadership role, ... I just had to be there and help out where I could. But this year I had to be more of the man.

Some things you can shake off, some things dig deeper than soccer.

I miss driving to Goodison Park. I miss just the positive energy of the fans walking into the stadium and how much they care about that club and the team. And I miss the players a lot.

Do I feel pressure being a young player with high expectations? Nah.

He's confident. He knows what he's good at and he has people around him to help him. (on Freddy Adu)

My decision to return to the MLS is one that I have made with thoughtful consideration.

The first goal is always important.

In my heart of hearts, I thought, if we get a 1-0 win and the team doesn't perform well, that would feel good.

If I look back after 10 weeks and say I really want to stay then maybe I can make that happen. If I say OK it was good, but I’m ready to go then I can go, but for now I’m taking it week by week.

To imagine being in Germany having a home crowd is kind of silly, but we'll take it.

I think we love who we love and there’s not a damn thing that can be done about it.

She'd even violated the only sensible rule of dieting she'd ever run across, the sage advice of the Muppets Miss Piggy, who recommended never eating anything bigger than your head.

When you first get fame, you're so insecure that you just become a ding dong.

Fargo is one of my favorite movies.

I work out at Runyon Canyon almost every morning.

I eat apples whole, seeds and all... yes, like a horse.

Auditioning is the most terrifying thing Ive ever done. There must have been four or five of them where I completely froze up and walked out of the room. My palms get sweaty just thinking about it.

When I was 17, I was so shy I could barely speak or introduce myself to anyone.

Theres nothing better than keeping fit. It gives me energy and helps me think more clearly.

Mother is a verb. It's something you do. Not just who you are.