You know, there are a lot of would-be governors of Texas sitting around today who never took the opportunity to get into a race when the time was right.
I had never dreamt I'd become an actress. It was destiny that put me in the right place at the right time and gave me the right opportunities.
At the time, the only options were playing the local county fair. Now with American Idol and younger recording artists that have come out, there is more of an opportunity.
It was an exciting time for me personally because the number of times I've been to the playoffs, that was the opportunity to obtain the first ring. That was special, that's for sure.
I am grateful for the willingness of both Jurgen Klinsmann and Everton manager Roberto Martinez to afford me the opportunity to spend time with my kids.
As an actor, I like as much time with the material as possible and given the opportunity, time spent with the other actors in the scene. But that is a rare luxury in working in any TV series.
Honestly, there isn't anywhere in the world that I can say I would never travel to, given the opportunity.
Keith: What's the rush? We're here in a yellow truck, a road ahead of us and nothing but opportunities.
The bottom line is that these athletes tend to be safer investments because they really value their marketing opportunities. They don't make as much money as during their active careers.
Asking people for money is giving them the opportunity to put their resources at the disposal of the Kingdom.
Being a scientist is a special privilege: for it brings the opportunity to be creative, the passionate quest for answers to nature's most precious secrets, and the warm friendships of many valued colleagues.
I want to arrive at the possibility of peace with the Syrians, and when I believe that the conditions are right, I will not miss the opportunity.
Let us all pledge to protect this opportunity in order to see that the wish of peace becomes a true and daily fact in this region.
Spirituality in Washington can be more of a - I don't want to say it - but, a networking opportunity. Religion is often used opportunistically in the political conversation.
I think religion is a bunch of hooey, and I think that the holidays are an opportunity for people to get stressed out, getting their rush to shop. It's so conformist.
First and foremost, I'm a feminist. And basically that stems from a strong belief that all people and creatures deserve equal opportunity, rights and respect.
Quite simply the Games are the biggest opportunity sport in this country has ever had. It is one that we must not squander.
I don't think anybody can claim success at any part of our lives, private or professional, if there are others that don't enjoy the same opportunities.
I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?
We will be drawing down some troops. If the president wants to try to turn that into the beginning of a success, he actually, I think, has some opportunity.
The right combination is between a free economy and social policy that addresses the needs of society and creates equal opportunity.
