“No, I like normal life but I will go crazy if I'm not working. I'll say to my mom, "I'm going crazy! I'm going stir crazy!" I love my house. I love my family. I love my animals. Sometimes, I just want to work whether its on location here in Michigan or back in LA. I just want to work, work, work. It's what I want to do with the rest of my life so, yes, I do go a little bit crazy when I'm not working.” IfsWantLittlesSometimesHouseBitsAnimalCrazyMomNormalLittle BitMy FamilyMy MomWorking ItLocationNormal LifeMichiganGoing CrazyLove My FamilyI Love My FamilyStir Crazy Author:Joey King
“I'm not going on a diet, I'm not trying to lose weight, because your insecurities are what make you different and if everyone looked the same, it'd be boring.” IfsKnowsWayTryingDifferentSchoolGirlLosesNiceMy FamilyWeightBoringHatedDietsInsecurityCommentBulliedLose Weight Author:Jesy Nelson
“If I put my mind to it, and I put the work in, I have no doubt I could do it (pitch 4-5 additional years), but I made a promise to the people who've supported me for so many years. It's time to give back to my family.” PeopleIfsGivingYearsMindMadeDoubtPromiseMy FamilyNo DoubtGiving Back Author:Roger Clemens
“My ambition for station was always easily controlled. If the place came to me it was welcome. But it never seemed to me worth seeking at the cost of self-respect, or independence. My family were not historic; they were well-to-do, did not hold or seek office. It was easy for me to be contented in private life. An honor was no honor to me, if obtained by my own seeking.” IfsWellsSelfEasyMy OwnHonorCostOfficeAmbitionMy FamilyIndependenceSeekingWelcomeSelf RespectStationsControlledHistoricPrivate LifeMy Ambition Author:Rutherford B. Hayes
“If only I could manage, without annoyance to my family, to get imprisoned for 10 years, "without hard labour," and with the use of books and writing materials, it would be simply delightful!” IfsWritingYearsBookHardUseWould BeMaterialsMy FamilyManageLabourDelightfulAnnoyance Book:The letters of Lewis Carroll Source: The letters of Lewis Carroll
“If I can procure three hundred good substantial names of persons, or bodies, or institutions, I cannot fail to do well for my family, although I must abandon my life to its success, and undergo many sad perplexities and perhaps never see again my own beloved America.” IfsWellsPersonsI CanBodyAmericaThreeNamesMy OwnFailingHundredMy FamilyInstitutionsBelovedAbandonPerplexity Author:John James Audubon
“Becoming an actor wasn’t a choice – it was something I was forced into. At 3, you can’t make those choices... I supported my family, and if I got fired or missed an audition, I’d be punished as if I’d messed up in school. I was starved, because they wanted to keep my weight at a certain place; my hair was bleached – that was my life. I wasn’t allowed to play with kids on my block or ride a bike or play ball, in case I got a scratch – I wasn’t even allowed to be bar mitzvahed because I couldn’t attend enough lessons.” IfsEnoughPlayKidsWantedSchoolCertainChoicesActorsCasesHairBecomingLessonsMy FamilyWeightBallsBarsBlockAuditionsBikeScratchesMessed UpBar Mitzvah Author:Corey Feldman
“My lifestyle got so disruptive to my family that my parents had no choice but to say, "You can't live here any longer if you're going to live this way." So, I was thrilled about it - thrilled!” IfsWayChoicesParentMy FamilyLifestyleDisruptive Author:Tullian Tchividjian
“When Michael (Jackson) died, it felt like part of my family died. I want [my fans] to know that my music is for them and if, god forbid, anything happened [to me], it would be like a piece of them is gone.” IfsKnowsWantWould BeFeltGonePiecesHappenedFansMusic IsMy FamilyDied Author:The Weeknd
“I think the work ethic that was established in my family was something very important. If you plant the seed, if you sow sparingly and reap sparingly. If you sow in abundance you'll reap in abundance.” IfsThinkingImportantEthicsMy FamilyPlantSeedsAbundanceWork EthicReap Author:Lauryn Hill
“People planted seeds into me. Older cats gave me the game. My family, especially my mother, gave me the game and I pass it on. That's what it's about. If somebody gives you mental jewelry and you wear it for so long, you want to give it to somebody else for them pass it on.” PeopleIfsWantGivingLongMotherGamesCatMy FamilySeedsJewelry Author:Jay Rock
“My motivation has to do with what happened to my family. I want to help young people make important decisions at the most important time in their life. If I didn't do this, it would be like my kids died in vain. I want to help them make the right decisions.” PeopleIfsWantImportantHelpingWould BeKidsYoungMotivationDecisionHappenedMy FamilyDiedVainRight DecisionImportant DecisionsMake The Right Decision Author:George Chuvalo
“Always have a plan B and C, because if it doesn't work out there are other things you can focus on. It's important to have a balance to your life, regardless of what you're doing. I've been playing at this level for a long time, but I've got interests outside of rugby, like my family and my children. They keep me sane.” IfsChildrenLongImportantInterestLevelsFocusPlansBalanceLong TimeMy FamilyWork OutMy ChildrenSaneRugbyPlan B Author:Filo Tiatia
“I love the company of people. I always have and always will, it comes with my family. But earlier in life I might have got a little nervous if I was alone for a day or two in a row. I might think, "Where are they?" Now, I just go on doing naturally what I do.” PeopleIfsThinkingLittlesTwoMightCompanyGoes OnMy FamilyNervous Author:Jack Nicholson
“The work that I do, I am grateful to do and honored and privileged to do, but I do it for my family and, if you don't have a family, then what does it mean?” IfsMeanDoeMy FamilyGratefulPrivilegedHonoredI Am Grateful Author:Martha Williamson
“God has forgiven everything that I've ever done. If someone does something to hurt my family or me, I can always forgive them. It keeps hate and anger out of my heart.” IfsHeartDoeI CanDoneHateHurtMy HeartMy FamilyForgivingForgiven Author:Mark Teixeira
“If my superiors shall permit me to come home, I hope it will be soon; if they mean I should stay abroad, I am not able to say what I shall do, until I know in what capacity. One thing is certain, that I will not live long without my family.” IfsKnowsShouldMeanLongHomeAbleCertainFamilyOne ThingCapacityMy FamilySuperiorsComing HomePermit Author:John Adams
“As I look back now on my coaching career, I think of my family, I think of the days that we spent together. I say this to coaches everywhere: If you ever have a chance to take your kids with you, take them. Don't miss that opportunity. Because when it's all over and done with, when you look back, those are going to be your fondest memories.” IfsThinkingLooksDoneKidsTogetherJobsOpportunityMemoriesChanceFamilyCareersMissingMy FamilyCoachesCoaching Author:John Madden
“As I look back on the day I signed my professional contract in 1973, I've never gone to sleep wondering if I could pay the bills or take care of my family. That's what basketball has done for me. It's given me the greatest of thrills from high school to college to the Olympics to coaching to broadcasting.” IfsLooksDoneCareSchoolGivenSleepPayWonderGoneCollegeBasketballHigh SchoolMy FamilyBillsTake CareCoachingIf I CouldContractsOlympicsBroadcasting Author:Doug Collins
“When I came back from filming 'Abduction', I told my agent: I'm staying in London now. If it takes doing children's theater from the back of a van in Kilburn, that's OK. I need to be with my family. My job is to keep the family together and provide for them.” IfsNeedsChildrenTogetherJobsMy FamilyTheaterLondonAgentsStayingVansAbductionFamily Together Author:Jason Isaacs
“I have learned that collaboration are everything to me. Music is a social thing. If there are no ears to hear it, it has no value. I have really loved getting input from other great musicians- like recording strings with my family or making weird synth sounds with tore nissen.” IfsValuesSocialSoundMusicianMusic IsMy FamilyEarsStringsCollaborationI Have LearnedGreat MusicInputGreat Musician Author:Oh Land
“My family is just embarrassingly proud of me. My brothers get a little protective... overly protective. I've made rules now where I say: "You can't go outside and scream at people if they have cameras!"” PeopleIfsLittlesMadeBrotherProudMy FamilyCamerasMy BrotherScreamProtectiveProud Of Me Author:Kristen Stewart
“When I was 11 years old and I was on a road trip with my family. I turned to my dad and said, "Do you believe in Adam and Eve?" And he said he didn't think so. I remember that felt like a slap in the face, because if my parents questioned Adam and Eve, then they potentially questioned everything within Catholicism. Eventually that idea led to my feeling liberated, but at that time it was very scary.” IfsThinkingYearsBelieveSaidIdeasFeelingsRememberFacesFeltParentDadMy FamilyMy DadScaryCatholicismAdamLiberatedSlapAdam And EveRoad TripSlap In The Face Author:Alanis Morissette
“I always remind myself if I'm having a down day because of a bad race it's not just me. That feeling I'm having is shared by my family, the team and my fans. When we win they feel the joy as well. That's why I say we win and lose together, and I definitely couldn't do it without them.” IfsFeelsWellsFeelingsTogetherJoyWinningLosesRaceTeamFansMy FamilyWinning And Losing Author:Lewis Hamilton
“And when I was young, my family was perfectly nice. I write a lot about it, as you noticed. But it was rather limited. I think, I don't think anyone in my family would really feel I'd done them an injustice by saying that. We didn't see many people. There were many books. It was as if I wanted to get away from home.” PeopleIfsThinkingFeelsWritingBookDoneHomeWantedYoungNiceMy FamilyInjusticeGet AwayAway From Home Author:Christopher Hitchens
“I don't want to let my guard down and feel too comfortable. If you become complacent, you start feeling entitled. I'm ready to go dig ditches if I have to. Whatever I gotta do to provide for my family. Whatever I gotta do to make sure that I do the best possible job at whatever wonderful opportunities I've been handed.” IfsWantFeelsFeelingsJobsOpportunityWonderfulReadyComfortableMy FamilyDown AndEntitledDo The BestComplacent Author:Mark Wahlberg
“The hardest thing about moving to California from Connecticut was just missing my family. If I went back, it would be just because I was homesick.” IfsWould BeMovingMissingMy FamilyHardestCaliforniaHardest ThingHomesickConnecticut Author:Kevin Nealon
“Happiness, for me, is a function of the number of people I love, and I think joy and happiness is directly related to how many people are in our lives and how deeply we are bonded with those people. And so I'm happy if I'm with Ann; I'm happier if I'm also with my family and my grandchildren.” PeopleIfsThinkingJoyNumbersOur LivesMy FamilyFunctionRelatedGrandchildrenJoy And HappinessMy Grandchildren Author:Mitt Romney
“My father thought that if I was to go into the army, at the least I would have a reliable paycheck at the end of each month with which to feed my family. Music is less assured. One could say more dangerous!” IfsEndsFatherDangerousMonthsMusic IsMy FamilyArmyAssuredPaychecksEach Month Author:Vieux Farka Toure
“My family thought if I spent time in the military, I'd become more reasonable, a bit calmer. But I've always been extreme in what I do - both as a believer and a nonbeliever.” IfsBitsMilitaryMy FamilyExtremesBelieverReasonableCalmer Author:Shahin Najafi
“I don't want to fail, of course. But even though I didn't know how bad things really were, I still had a lot to think about before I said yes. I had to consider the implications for Pixar, for my family, for my reputation. I decided that I didn't really care, because this is what I want to do. If I try my best and fail, well, I've tried my best.” IfsThinkingKnowsWantTryingWellsSaidStillsCareCoursesKnow HowFailingMy FamilyDecidedReputationBad ThingsImplicationsPixar Author:Steve Jobs
“My family has to be very patient living with me, if you're playing a part that's not you. You have to get it right.” IfsMy FamilyPatient Author:Peter Capaldi
“I simply don't understand the refugee crisis. The history of humanity can be told through a story of migration and settlement. If I can't protect my family, I'm coming to where you are; I'm just coming. It's a round world, and we've all got to get on with it and move on.” IfsWorldI CanStoriesMovingHumanityProtectMy FamilyCrisisRoundsWhere You AreRefugeeSettlementMigrationRefugee CrisisRound WorldProtect My Family Author:Paul Bettany
“I haven't had any bad jobs. I was a hairdresser before and that's it. I still cut my family and mates' hair when they want a trim. If I go up to Scotland to see my mum, I know she'll say, 'Bring your scissors!'” IfsKnowsWantStillsJobsCuttingHavensHairMy FamilyMatesMumScotlandScissorsHairdresserBad Jobs Author:Sharleen Spiteri
“Family is the most important thing in the world. If everything ended tomorrow and my family was still there, I'd be the happiest man alive.” IfsMenWorldStillsImportantAliveTomorrowMy FamilyImportant ThingsHappiest Man Author:Landon Donovan
“I'm about the only person in my family that's made it to 24 without being married. That's the way it works where I'm from. Most people, if you find someone to marry in high school, you do that, and if you don't find that, then you find someone in college.” PeopleIfsWayPersonsMadeSchoolCollegeMarriedHigh SchoolMy FamilyMade ItBeing Married Author:Carrie Underwood
“I constantly work at maintaining balance. For me, my family comes first. If my family is taken care of, then everything else usually falls into place.” IfsFirstsCareFallTakenBalanceMy FamilyMaintainingFall Into PlaceFamily Comes First Author:Faith Hill
“My father offered his life so our democracy could live. My mother devoted her life to nurturing that democracy. I will dedicate my life to making our democracy reach its fullest potential: that of ensuring equality for all. My family has sacrificed much and I am willing to do this again if necessary.” IfsMotherFatherDemocracyWillingMy FamilyDevotedNurturingEquality For All Author:Benigno Aquino III
“At the end of the day, it's hard to keep relationships with people. I've got my family, my best friends and if a girl's gonna be a part of that then it's got to be good. If not, I'm out.” PeopleIfsEndsHardGirlMy FamilyBe GoodThe End Of The DayMy Best Friend Author:Miles Teller
“No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?” IfsLoveLooksMatterDoneHumanityGivenAttentionFamilyWiseAchieveAchievementMy FamilyNo Matter WhatAccomplishAccomplishmentAccomplishedExecutivesFamily LoveAbout FamilyHappy FamilyHuman FamilyInspirational Family LoveGreat FamilyLove Your FamilyInspirational FamilyLove My FamilyLove And FamilyI Love My FamilyBeautiful FamilySibling InspirationalSpiritual FamilyFamily Matters Author:Lee Iacocca
“I never imagined that divorce would be part of my life history or my family's legacy. When people say that divorce can be more painful than death, I understand why. But like any great trial, God uses everything for good, if we allow Him to heal us.” PeopleIfsUseWould BeMy FamilyPainfulDivorceTrialsHealLegacy Author:Kristin Armstrong
“I try to be the best husband and father I possibly can. And it doesn't mean I get to spend as much time with my family as I'd like, but I do the best I can. Even if you do get to be an astronaut and get to go and do a lot of interesting things, at some point that will come to an end. If in the process you short change your family or compromise your values along the way, when you get through on the other side, it won't really be worth it. At least not to me.” IfsWayTryingMeanI CanEndsValuesFatherProcessSidesInterestingHusbandMy FamilyCompromiseOur FamilyBeing The BestWorth ItDo The BestAstronautInteresting ThingsBest HusbandHusband And Father Author:Rick Husband
“I'm a warrior if you try to hurt my family. And anybody I see getting it in the neck out there, I'm right there to protect them. I'm a big, strong guy who knows what he's doing. I've stopped a lot of things in the street, stopped a lot of people from getting hurt.” PeopleIfsKnowsTryingBigsGuyStrongHurtStreetsProtectMy FamilyWarriorNecksGetting Hurt Author:Paul Sorvino
“I don't really have girlfriends in movies, if you've noticed. Well, I have a few girlfriends, I just... I stay at home a lot. I'm just not very social. I don't do a lot with them, and I'm very homebound. I'll talk to my family, I talk to Brad... But I don't know, I don't have a lot of friends I talk to. He is really the only person I talk to.” IfsKnowsWellsPersonsHomeSocialMy FamilyGirlfriendStay At HomeBradLots Of Friends Author:Angelina Jolie
“I married him because he told me it was the only way he could protect me. If we were just manager and client, my family could do whatever they wanted to get me back, but if I was his wife, they couldn't.” IfsWayWantedWifeProtectMarriedMy FamilyManagersClients Author:LaToya Jackson
“There have been a lot of murders and suicides in my family; it's like the primary cause of death. I wonder if there's a certain energy that attracts that.” IfsHas BeensCertainEnergyCausesWonderMy FamilyMurderSuicidePrimaries Author:Rose McGowan
“I'm more honest in my lyrics than I am in anything else. It's where I feel the most safe to express myself. I write about growing up, my family, Maddie and getting pregnant. If I've lived it, why wouldn't I talk about it? I guess that's been the coolest thing - realizing that it's OK to just be myself and really tell my story.” IfsFeelsWritingStoriesRealizingGrowing UpGrowingHonestSafeMy FamilyPregnant Author:Jamie Lynn Spears
“Ever since I was little I wanted to be a singer, but my family would tell me to choose another dream. I'm glad I stuck it out because I am proof that you can be whatever you want to be if you put your mind to it.” IfsWantMindLittlesDreamWantedMy FamilyProofSingersStuckGlad Author:Dinah-Jane Hansen
“My feeling is that, and I've been writing about my family over the years, although it might make them feel uncomfortable, people generally like to be written about. If I've written a song about the family, they enjoy being mentioned in the songs. Nobody's confronted me and said 'don't write any songs about me.” PeopleIfsFeelsWritingYearsSaidFeelingsMightSongEnjoyWrittenMy FamilyUncomfortableBeing Me Author:Loudon Wainwright III
“The only struggle came from me wanting more for my family and feeling like if they had one less individual to take care of - if my mom only had her and my sister and my grandmother and my aunt to take care of, couldn't she do the things she was doing for me for herself? That's the reason I took myself away from my family. I left home when I was 13 years old to assume the responsibilities of being a man.” IfsMenYearsReasonFeelingsHomeCareIndividualLeftResponsibilityStruggleMomMy FamilyAssumingMy MomTake CareGrandmotherMy SisterMy GrandmotherAuntWanting More Author:Petey Pablo