“One of the things that I realized when I left office was that in the 1990's citizens across the world applied more power than they had ever had, as compared with the government, because of more people living under democracies than dictatorships for the first time, the power of the internet, which the young Chinese used to basically change China's policy on the SARS epidemic, and shut it down, and because of the rise in non-governmental organizations like my foundation.” PeopleWorldFirstsGovernmentYoungUsedLeftDemocracyPolicyInternetCitizensOfficeFirst TimeOrganizationDown AndFoundationChinaI RealizedChineseDictatorshipEpidemicsSars Author:William J. Clinton
“It's funny, people were asking me how I'd feel when it all ends, on the first movie, and I don't think I've ever felt more completely bewildered, knowing that I only have a month of Twilight stuff left to do.” PeopleThinkingFeelsFirstsEndsLeftFeltStuffKnowingMonthsAskingTwilightBewilderedFunny People Author:Robert Pattinson
“I worked on 'Blue Peter' and 'Tonight' and lots of TV plays, filmed people like Rudolf Nureyev and Ted Heath, and ended up a senior cameraman with my own crew. I'd had my first short story published in 1947, and when my writing really started to take off I decided to go freelance, and eventually left the BBC in 1965.” PeopleWritingFirstsPlayStoriesLeftMy OwnTvsDecidedBlueTonightShort StoryPeterCrewSeniorCameramanFilm Crew Author:Michael Bond
“While often being called transdisciplinary, theonomous reasoning is actually a first step back to ancient wisdom in which methodological sensation [or what we now know as science] has completely merged with methodological revelation [or totally known mystical knowledge in which every aspect of the occult has been overcome]. A true tradition has no occult or hidden phases left in its process. The creators and the audience are in perfect harmony.” KnowsFirstsHas BeensLeftProcessPerfectKnownStepsAudienceAspectTraditionOvercomingHarmonyAncientCreatorReasoningRevelationsSensationsFirst StepsPhasesMysticalOccultAncient WisdomPerfect Harmony Author:Paul Laffoley
“My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first pitch I threw was to third baseman Bob Bailey. It was a fastball, low and away. He ripped it for a home run down the left field line. I said, 'Damn, that was a pretty good pitch.” FirstsSaidHomeRunningLeftLinesFieldsMajorsLowsThirdsDamnLeagueBobAvenuesPirateStadiumsRippedHome RunDebutMajor LeaguePittsburghFastballsLeft Field Author:Steve Carlton
“With Republicans in control of the Senate for the first time since Barack Obama took office, the president may find it harder to appoint left-wing lawyers to judgeships. Whether he compromises on some of his nominees, including any to the Supreme Court, may depend on the willingness of the new Republican majority to engage the president on judicial philosophy.” FirstsMayPhilosophyLeftPresidentDependsRepublicanOfficeFirst TimeHarderMajorityCourtWingsIncludingLawyerSupremeCompromiseBarackWillingnessSenateSupreme CourtNotableJudicialLeft Wing Author:Terry Eastland
“I realize that artists can become fatigued from touring the world over, but if it's your first major tour, you've got to buckle down and do it, said Sami Jarroush, a music blogger for Consequence of Sound. Short of suffering from an actual medical emergency, saying you're going to stop performing so you can take a vacation isn't exactly going to make you look good in the eyes of however many fans you have left.” IfsWorldFirstsLooksSaidEyeArtistSufferingLeftSoundRealizingMusicFansMajorsConsequenceDown AndMedicalPerformingVacationEmergenciesTouringBloggersBuckles Author:Iggy Azalea
“The kid I was when I first left home Was looking for his freedom and a life of his own But the freedom that he found wasn't quite as sweet When the truth was known I have prayed for America I was made for America I can't let go till she comes around Until the land of the free Is awake and can see And until her conscience has been found.” FirstsHas BeensMadeI CanHomeKidsAmericaFoundLeftPeaceKnownLandSweetLetting GoConscienceAwakeLand Of The FreeCan't Let Go Author:Jackson Browne
“The first pitch to Tucker Ashford is grounded into left field. No, wait a minute. It's ball one. Low and outside.” FirstsHumorFunnyLeftWaitingMinutesFieldsLowsBaseballBallsGroundedLeft Field Author:Jerry Coleman
“And finally, and most importantly, the next time we go to war, don't give a specific reason for the war that the left can seize upon and later flog us with it ad nauseam, just do it. Remember, the first rule of Fight Club is that you don't talk about Fight Club.” GivingFirstsWarReasonHumorFunnyRememberFightingNextLeftClubsAdsNext TimeJust Do It Author:Dennis Miller