Life was good
before I
met
the monster.
After,
life
was great
At least
for a little while


Ellen Hopkins

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My philosophy is it's none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am,...
ANTHONY HOPKINS
When I started playing music, I was more of a character. Now I'm just me with a cool outfit on. ...
BEN HOPKINS
Getting in touch with your true self must be your first priority.
TOM HOPKINS
My weak spot is laziness. Oh, I have a lot of weak spots: cookies, croissants.
ANTHONY HOPKINS
I felt a sense of urgency, ... I wasn't sure if I was winning or not.
BERNARD HOPKINS
Everything rides on Dec. 3. This fight is important because that's where Bernard Hopkins will show t...
BERNARD HOPKINS
That's the only thing that I say to myself that I need to work on.
BERNARD HOPKINS
I got my butt kicked.
BERNARD HOPKINS
I'm lining up my troops to go to battle with. Tarver is the man at light heavyweight. He has the cre...
BERNARD HOPKINS
Come Sunday morning, somebody's going to be asked questions (like) 'What happened?' ... And guess wh...
BERNARD HOPKINS
Understand that I'm at my best when it comes to proving a point, not only to show that I'm a better ...
BERNARD HOPKINS
If I'm in a situation where Duane Ford is one of the judges, I have to pick it up.
BERNARD HOPKINS
This is my last fight of meaningful significance, ... This is my last fight, outside and in the ring...
BERNARD HOPKINS
I was knocking guys out in the streets before I knew how to throw a jab and keep your chin down, ......
BERNARD HOPKINS
Rather than writing about my experiences with other people, 'Ugly Cherries' is the first son...
BEN HOPKINS
I know that the arts are important. I'm not denying that, but I can't associate myself with ...
ANTHONY HOPKINS