The Wellcome Foundation offered me the chance to establish a small academic research unit, modestly funded, but with total independence. The real opportunity, however, came from King's College, London.
There are a lot of guys who play in the NBA. There aren't a lot of guys who have a chance to win a gold medal, too.
I think one of the coolest things you can do is disappear for a while, because it gives you the chance to re-emerge. To sort of pounce out of the jungle.
'The Voice' gave me a chance to show people the side of me that is an artist. People didn't know what that would look like or sound like. It allowed people to see that potential.
When an animal dies, it gives you the chance to love another animal. That's an insightful and profound way to look at it.
I want my kids to grow up and enjoy their childhood and be carefree. I never really got a chance to be a kid.
I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure another chance.
After that initial success, every chance we got we'd hire that remote recording truck and just record stuff at the Whisky because it was so inexpensive.
When you just arrive in L.A., you are in a great position, as you are 'fresh meat,' and people will meet you and give you a chance.
All the government decisions remain and won't be altered until I get in the role and have had a chance to discuss them with my colleagues.
I love to play things that are out-of-the-box. It's just that I don't always get the chance to do it!
As athletes, we all have egos, we all think we can help, and when you're not given that chance, it's hard to watch.
Whatever character you play, it gives you the chance to expose another side of yourself that maybe you've never felt comfortable with, or never knew about.
'Early stages' is when the cancer is completely contained within the prostate. If it is detected when the cancer is entirely in the gland, the chance for full recovery is at its highest.
People want to get to know you. I don't think America got a chance to know me in that short time.
My parents worked for Exxon, and they gave me every chance to take part in music. I took guitar lessons, and I was in the choir at school.
If Shaw and Einstein couldn't beat death, what chance have I got? Practically none.
I'm only 35, and I felt that the time was right to try to come back and have a chance for him to see me play.
While I'm more of a soccer and tennis fan myself, I still enjoying catching some football games when I get the chance.
The point is, when you have a chance to have a big adventure, especially if, like in your case, it doesn't hurt anyone, it's just plain foolish not to take it.
I'll never be a good writer, and no chance of being a good actor.
