Professional’ does not necessarily mean that the person so labelled is good or knows what they are doing. In many a case, it merely means that they do whatever that they are a professional at for a living, not as a hobby.
My first job was playing 'Nurse 2' in a film by Ben Elton called 'Maybe Baby,' and the first actors I worked with professionally were Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson. I was totally star-struck. I got that job on my final day of drama school, so it w...
I just want to be at peace with myself, personally and professionally. I want to lead my life the way I want to without having to worry about what the other person may be thinking. Professionally again, I would like to be able to just do films that I...
Indiana Jones: Willie, Willie, Willie. What kind of a name is that? Is it short for something? Willie: Willie is my professional name, Indiana. Short Round: Hey, lady! You call him Dr. Jones! Indiana Jones: *My* professional name.
I went to Dartmouth College, graduated, and had the opportunity to play two professional sports - I played for the New England Patriots in the NFL and professional lacrosse for the Boston Blazers. I had an injury, so I had to stop so I could heal. Bu...
One of the advantages of having gone to Penn State was having had a scholar for a mentor - Philip Young. Also, a professional writer named Philip Klass taught there. He was a science fiction writer whose pseudonym was William Tenn. As a professional ...
I don't eat as much as an athlete should. I just don't like it.
I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything.
Hurdling, sprinting, athletics in general, is always in the back of your mind.
I was always cast doing something athletic. I can't do a cartwheel.
It was so much fun being in the Olympic Village and meeting all the athletes.
I want to be known for my athletic achievements, not my celebrity.
Becoming an Olympian is the ultimate reward for any athlete.
Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support.
Because I'm 5'4' and athletically built, if I gain five pounds it looks like a lot.
Many athletes competing in Atlanta wouldn't be here if it weren't for corporate support.
I think I was a pretty selfish athlete.
Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.
Unlike the traditional athlete, I've got to do more than just engage in my sport to put food on the table. When I'm done running, it's straight to the office.
Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary.
