“I love the puzzled look on people's faces when I mention I grew up telling time according to television.” Quote by Joe Zee
“By the time I was a teenager, there wasn't a show I hadn't inhaled or a character I hadn't met.” CharacterShowsMetsTeenager Author:Joe Zee
“I've learned a lot about being in the public eye. I'm certainly handling things more maturely now, I'm not getting as scared as easily.” EyeScaredI've LearnedPublic Eye Author:Tim Lincecum
“You don't come up expecting to be a fan favorite. When I was a rookie, I was just trying to make a name for myself, but people already knew who I was and already had expectations for me.” PeopleTryingNamesFansExpectationsCome UpExpectingRookies Author:Tim Lincecum
“I remember when I came into the NBA, eighteen years ago, there were maybe nine to twelve international players playing in the NBA. Today we've got more than 85, so that tells you how our game has grown at that level.” YearsTodayRememberGamesLevelsPlayerYears AgoInternationalNineNbaTwelveRemember WhenEighteen Author:Dikembe Mutombo
“The NBA has more than 435 players and there are at least 100-some players doing more than expected. Shaq is doing a lot. Dwight Howard, [Manu] Ginobli. Dirk [Nowitzki] is doing a lot, and not just in Europe; he's reaching out to Africa and all other places.” PlayerEuropeExpectedReachingNbaReach OutDwightShaq Author:Dikembe Mutombo
“When I was born, my dad and my mom gave me names, but in Africa, when your child is born, especially close family members can suggest names they want to add on.” WantChildrenNamesBornMomDadMembersOur ChildrenAddMy DadMy MomYour ChildrenFamily MembersClose Family Author:Dikembe Mutombo
“I was not very strong growing up, and my uncle used to look at me, like, This kid is not growing up, he is growing tall but he can be broken like a banana.” LooksKidsUsedStrongGrowing UpGrowingBrokenTallVery StrongUnclesLook At MeCongoBananas Author:Dikembe Mutombo
“It took a long time for me to walk. I was falling down all the time. But I ended up being one of the dangerous men, who broke so many people's noses, which is bad.” PeopleMenLongFallWalksDangerousLong TimeBrokeNosesFalling DownDangerous Man Author:Dikembe Mutombo
“As a matter of fact I've been asked to come when I'm free to play at the White House.” MatterPlayFactsHouseWhiteWhite HouseMatter Of Fact Author:Dikembe Mutombo
“I know the president is quick. I have friends who played with him during the campaign; they say he's very good. I told the president that whenever the next pickup game is, I'll get on the plane to Washington - but sometimes they play so early in the morning.” KnowsSometimesPlayNextGamesPresidentMorningVery GoodCampaignsPlanesPickups Author:Dikembe Mutombo
