Well, everybody knew their character. I was the only one who didn't have a partner. I basically showed up when people got in trouble. Where I came from, I don't know. Nobody knows. But I would show up to help.
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You know, he would go and look at different funny books because he wanted his character to be differ... BUBBA SMITH Well, I'm not a violent person. You have to back off. People sometimes will try you and try you unti... BUBBA SMITH We were younger. And it's basically like looking at football classics. You see things that you did, ... BUBBA SMITH We all laughed. It was more like that whole thing that I was talking about earlier. You go to traini... BUBBA SMITH They teased me, but the once that teased me that were on the football team, they had to practice eve... BUBBA SMITH The ninth grade. I went from 5'9" to 6'8". BUBBA SMITH I don't go to clubs and stuff like that, so I don't have to put up with it in there. And normally, b... BUBBA SMITH Hugh Wilson made it so real and he took us and it was almost when he was directing it, the way he wo... BUBBA SMITH Everything has gotten vulgar and out of line for children to watch. It's more of a swearing match. BUBBA SMITH We were younger. And it's basically like looking at football classics. You see things that you d... BUBBA SMITH I don't go to clubs and stuff like that, so I don't have to put up with it in there. And nor... BUBBA SMITH Everything has gotten vulgar and out of line for children to watch. It's more of a swearing matc... BUBBA SMITH Well, everybody knew their character. I was the only one who didn't have a partner. I basically ... BUBBA SMITH Well, I'm not a violent person. You have to back off. People sometimes will try you and try you ... BUBBA SMITH The ninth grade. I went from 5'9' to 6'8'. BUBBA SMITH Well not really to get attention, but to entertain, but you know to show some elements of rural life... BUBBA SPARXXX My dad's not here, but he's watching in heaven. BUBBA WATSON Deliverance is about what I went through the first time. And I chalk it up as a learning experience. BUBBA SPARXXX Paris is a beautiful city. BUBBA WATSON It's about hitting the ball in the center of the club face and hitting it hard. BUBBA WATSON Everybody exaggerates a little bit. BUBBA WATSON I know how to get out of the trees pretty good. BUBBA WATSON I've seen it for so many years how the fans and the media are looking for somebody to have fun with.... BUBBA WATSON I've love to play with Tiger just because it's Tiger Woods. BUBBA WATSON Three weeks ago nobody wanted to talk to me. I walked on at Sony and I got about two or three kids a... BUBBA WATSON I'm trying to become one of the best players of all time, and it's fun that people are interested in... BUBBA WATSON He watched me hit a couple of tee shots and said, 'OK, next week, you can have a pink-shafted driver... BUBBA WATSON My goal is to hit it inside the white stakes (out of bounds markers). No matter where it is, fairway... BUBBA WATSON With no rough, you could get around here without making too many bogeys. My goal was not to make bog... BUBBA WATSON He had a huge open wound on his leg. We're ... watching it very closely. We don't want to take any c... BUBBA TYER It's healing, everything is on track. Our plan is just to leave it alone. BUBBA TYER He had some roughness behind his knee cap and it was cleaned out. BUBBA TYER Our doctors took a swab of it and it takes 48 hours to get the confirmed test back that it's MRSA; a... BUBBA TYER I wouldn't expect him to do much in the way of practice. BUBBA TYER Knowing Jon, he might have taken it off. BUBBA TYER It's typical that as the weeks go by, the cast gets smaller. BUBBA TYER Without a doubt he'll play with it. BUBBA TYER With George Allen and Jack Pardee, we'd have 15 two-a-days in a row. With all them two-a-days in a r... BUBBA TYER There's a lot to be enthused about. We saw him [Sunday] and [yesterday] started working with him, an... BUBBA TYER He probably runs the fastest 40 meters in the country. BUBBA THORNTON We have a legitimate shot. We have a shot because of the depth people like Brian and Jamaal give us. BUBBA THORNTON We're still going to compete for the title and certainly feel like we have an opportunity to do that... BUBBA THORNTON It's part of the sport -- any sport. Sometimes things happen. BUBBA THORNTON We were really excited about his semifinal performance. His experience of competing against some of ... BUBBA THORNTON I am extremely excited about the performance tonight. We had several personal bests, and I'm really ... BUBBA THORNTON It's nice for Andra to be recognized by the conference early on in the season. Andra worked hard in ... BUBBA THORNTON When you set a national collegiate record on your first outing of the season, you're sending a state... BUBBA THORNTON This group of guys stuck together as a team to win this title. We don't have any individual attitude... BUBBA THORNTON John is going to show up. I can remember when John couldn't spell sprinter â€â... BUBBA THORNTON I had deeper, more reflective songs on the first album. BUBBA SPARXXX I feel that my ear candy is a little different from the ear candy most people are receiving right no... BUBBA SPARXXX But then again in the East Coast, I think, Tupac, inspired everybody on the East Coast, everybody do... BUBBA SPARXXX As far as the work I did with Timbaland, it was his sound and I just kinda floated in his direction.... BUBBA SPARXXX As far as back in that era, my formative years, me finding out what hip-hop was and what I really li... BUBBA SPARXXX A lot of people thought I was going to be a one-hit wonder, so I had that chip on my shoulder. BUBBA SPARXXX Hey! (A Lil Gratitude) BUBBA SPARXXX Hey! BUBBA SPARXXX Hey. BUBBA SPARXXX Against East Central, we had to come from behind and it took a lot out of us. The last two games we ... BUBBA SKELTON Everybody on the team saw their role change in some way. Everybody accepted their role and made the ... BUBBA SKELTON We're a pressing-style team and it really changed the way we played. We started playing more zone an... BUBBA SKELTON Any time you get an opportunity to play in the national tournament it's special. This is something y... BUBBA SKELTON After that loss in our gym, some doubt did creep in my mind if we could win another one or not. But ... BUBBA SKELTON All we need to do is play our game and not freak out. Our defense and offense are good and our goali... BUBBA SCOTT Sure it's nerve-wracking when it's so close. But you get used to them and compete. BUBBA SCOTT I look at those guys, and I know they went through the same things I went through. They went through... BUBBA SCOTT I have been enjoying all of this playing a lot. I've been trying to work hard and not make any big m... BUBBA SCOTT We need to get better. But I'm not discouraged. I'm encouraged. We felt like we could win this game.... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT To win, we had to throw the ball. BUBBA SCHWEIGERT In the second half, we didn't stop the run and when you can't stop the run, you won't get many plays... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT He's a tremendous back. We tried our best to contain him, and most of the time we did pretty well. T... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT It was a good road win. I was proud of the way we played. I know we've got to get better, but we als... BUBBA SCHWEIGERT I was more concentrating on making sure that I got my steps down, that my routes were looking all ri... BUBBA FRANKS [PLAY OF THE DAY: For a guy who missed 27 days of training camp, TE Bubba Franks didn't look rusty a... BUBBA FRANKS To me it was more than a walk-through. I had to do a little more conditioning after practice to show... BUBBA FRANKS I'm in pretty good shape. As far as football shape, I don't know. Football shape is totally differen... BUBBA FRANKS I'm in pretty good shape. As far as football shape, I don't know. Football shape is totally differen... BUBBA FRANKS I didn't want to be one of those players who bounced from team to team, changing jersey colors, jers... BUBBA FRANKS Hopefully, with this new contract, that will change things. You can't have certain guys out there ju... BUBBA FRANKS Before all is said and done, I want to be known as the best tight end in Packers' history, hands dow... BUBBA FRANKS I didn't want to be one of those players who bounced from team to team, changing jersey colours, jer... BUBBA FRANKS One thing you can point out, even through all the losses, we were getting better every game. Now, we... BUBBA FRANKS This is a special day for this program. This is part of the foundation we're building here, and hope... BUBBA DAVIS They should be ready to go. Darin has been practicing, so it looks like he'll be back in the lineup. BUBBA DAVIS We think they'll line up and try to run the football. That's what they were doing against Greene Cou... BUBBA DAVIS The ones who have been here have been doing more in practice than they would normally. Sometimes the... BUBBA DAVIS The big thing about the win is that we fell behind 12-2 early and came back. Especially with these k... BUBBA DAVIS I thought it was good for us to get back together, and get their minds off what had happened. The th... BUBBA DAVIS We practiced that next Monday (Sept. 5). We got the word out as best we could that if they could mak... BUBBA DAVIS It's good to know that we have somebody who's taken some snaps in a game situation. What was big for... BUBBA DAVIS Every institution is responsible for creating an environment that's compliant, and if you have holes... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We need to put all of that over a timeline and get in front of donors to continue to talk about want... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM That's true of all the teams we have. We are investing more in football, and we want to have a bette... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We're trying to change the image of the university with our football structure, and a lot of people ... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We will need to submit another report to the NCAA and keep them informed on what we're doing so they... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM Ball State makes it an absolute priority to comply with all NCAA rules, and our student-athletes und... BUBBA CUNNINGHAM We are working as quickly as we can to move ahead on their recommendations. BUBBA CUNNINGHAM I just wanted to go and see him and let him know I was sorry. BUBBA CROSBY My stomach just dropped. You hate to see that happen, especially to someone you know and a kid that ... BUBBA CROSBY In that situation, the ball, his glove and my shoulder collided. Usually, I will feel the ball bounc... BUBBA CROSBY You never want to see something like that happen. The ball, myself and his glove all came together a... BUBBA CROSBY I was thinking about putting down another bunt. BUBBA CROSBY I never hit a walk-off home run in my whole life. Not in my whole life. Not even in Little League. BUBBA CROSBY I thought a couple of times when I left here I wasn't coming back. BUBBA CROSBY I pretty much felt it when I hit it. I can't hit it much harder than that. BUBBA CROSBY When you're in my position, you don't ask questions. You just take what comes. I felt a couple of ti... BUBBA CROSBY I've never hit a walk-off homer ever, anywhere, even in Little League, in my life. And to hit one he... BUBBA CROSBY I keep defying the odds, you know. BUBBA WATSON Winning the green jacket is great - I can pay for all the diapers I'm going to have to get. BUBBA WATSON John is going to show up. I can remember when John couldn't spell sprinter — so yes, we're not tak... BUBBA THORNTON Everybody can see that my swing is homegrown. That means everybody has a chance to do it. BUBBA WATSON I know it has been said 100 times, but what makes this team so good is the team concept. Very rarely... BUBBA CURTISS I hit a bunch of good shots and just kept plugging along. A good solid round, and just a lot of fun. BUBBA DICKERSON It'd be nice to go out there and shoot a little 4-under tomorrow. That will give me 70, 69 and 68 in... BUBBA WATSON We should call him Bubba. BUBBA WATSON I'd rather shoot in the 60s every day rather than hit it long. I'd take two wins in a heartbeat. BUBBA WATSON Until I win and prove myself, length doesn't get you the record, it doesn't get you in the Hall of F... BUBBA WATSON My manager always preaches golf comes first. BUBBA WATSON It's a dream come true for Bubba Watson from Bagdad, Florida to have the green jacket on. BUBBA WATSON My dad taught me to be a leader or a follower, and he said follower ain't fun. So I want to be t... BUBBA WATSON John is going to show up. I can remember when John couldn't spell sprinter so yes, we're not taki... BUBBA THORNTON I was getting so excited with the season coming up. I was the man for the job. BUBBA JONES I'm really hurt and disappointed, but life goes on. You have disagreements in organizations all the ... BUBBA JONES He is the total package; he has good skills. He may find it a little bit more physical than he's fac... BUBBA JONES We're falling through the cracks here, and we need your help to save our program. BUBBA HARPER Repairing these 65 units is a way to house people in this community, quickly. BUBBA HARPER We are asking for the support of the cities and the county to help us get funding. Without the funds... BUBBA HARPER He'll bounce back. It will make him stronger as a person. Mentally, he'll be focused. He'll come bac... BUBBA FRANKS I think the expectations put on myself were a little too high a little too fast. But I'm starting to... BUBBA DICKERSON I feel like I need to play to try and get ahead. Next year I'll set a schedule and stick to it. I th... BUBBA DICKERSON The feeling isn't much different than last year. I am just excited when we win now as I was when I p... BUBBA CURTISS My goal at every tournament is to finish top 18. At the end of the year if I could finish every tour... BUBBA WATSON I have to chose my words carefully. BUBBA WATSON There is a lot of learning I have to do and a lot of growing up I have to do. BUBBA WATSON I'd love to be part of the process of building cars. BUBBA WATSON People always ask 'Why is Bubba different?' They're just trying to figure it out. BUBBA WATSON Kids below 10 or 12, I think they just need to learn by playing at golf. Later on, in high school, w... BUBBA WATSON I was shooting in the low 70s and 60s by the time I was 12. That's the great thing about golf. I... BUBBA WATSON It's an honor to see that green jacket in the bedroom closet, but I'm not going to become so... BUBBA WATSON My life is fulfilled. BUBBA WATSON I don't take anything for granted. BUBBA WATSON Why do I want somebody to tell me what to do, tell me what I'm doing wrong? I want to be the bos... BUBBA WATSON I have a good team around me. I have people I trust around me. If I go the wrong way, they will yell... BUBBA WATSON I love France. France is a nice place. BUBBA WATSON If I have got a swing, I have got a shot. BUBBA WATSON I play golf because it's fun. BUBBA WATSON I am uncomfortable with heights, I'm scared of the dark and I am scared of big crowds. BUBBA WATSON Instead of playing with army men or whatever, I played golf, like for hours every day. BUBBA WATSON When I got my tour card I cried. When I got my first win - and my first pay check - I cried. All the... BUBBA WATSON I just wanna be me and play golf. I'm just Bubba. BUBBA WATSON In the rural South, you have a town of 30,000 people and everybody's pretty much thrown on the s... BUBBA SPARXXX Whatever is about you that is translated into your art, that's gonna keep you completly original... BUBBA SPARXXX You know, that's kind of the thing, I can't freestyle and I used to always wonder why I coul... BUBBA SPARXXX Rock fans are pretty fickle, too, you know. BUBBA SPARXXX I think the hip hop world and the rock world still have a lot in common, but it certainly seems like... BUBBA SPARXXX If you take any populated place - any major city in America - and drive 45 minutes from that spot di... BUBBA SPARXXX We never got on a big, big tour, but we did a lot of spot dates. BUBBA SPARXXX When people screamed novelty the first time around talking about an ugly video and stuff I was reall... BUBBA SPARXXX I wanted to tell my story in a way I haven't done before, things I've been going through in ... BUBBA SPARXXX But then again in the East Coast, I think, Tupac, inspired everybody on the East Coast, everybody do... BUBBA SPARXXX I'm not normally a jewelry person. I'm supposed to be a working class champion and all, and ... BUBBA SPARXXX In the rural South, 'Bubba' is like how people say 'dude' in California. It's a ... BUBBA SPARXXX You know, I think when people fly the nest a little too soon, as far as getting involved in movies, ... BUBBA SPARXXX I think the true rock fans are pretty loyal. BUBBA SPARXXX The same things go on everywhere, whether you're from the city, the country or wherever. BUBBA SPARXXX I took it upon myself to paint a better picture of rural life and what it is all about. BUBBA SPARXXX My father is Emmit and my grandfather is Emmit, but I wanted something extra so I could separate my ... EMMITT SMITH In my situation, every time I write a sentence, I'm thinking not only of the people I ended up i... ZADIE SMITH I don't necessarily believe in organized religion. WILL SMITH I love being black in America, and especially being black in Hollywood. WILL SMITH When you create art, the world has to wait. WILL SMITH I have a great time with my life, and I wanna share it. WILL SMITH In my mind, I've always been an A-list Hollywood superstar. Y'all just didn't know yet. WILL SMITH You can cry, ain't no shame in it. WILL SMITH I've never really viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as slightly abo... WILL SMITH I've trained myself to illuminate the things in my personality that are likable and to hide and ... WILL SMITH I don't know what my calling is, but I want to be here for a bigger reason. I strive to be like ... WILL SMITH We all want to be in love and find that person who is going to love us no matter how our feet smell,... WILL SMITH Whatever your dream is, every extra penny you have needs to be going to that. WILL SMITH I want the world to be better because I was here. WILL SMITH So if you stay ready, you ain't gotta get ready, and that is how I run my life. WILL SMITH Life is lived on the edge. WILL SMITH If you're not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I'd rather be with someone who d... WILL SMITH The first step is you have to say that you can. WILL SMITH A man doesn't plant a tree for himself. He plants it for posterity. ALEXANDER SMITH Young people understand the world. They should be listened to on matters of politics and world organ... ZADIE SMITH Don't confuse honours with achievement. ZADIE SMITH If you asked me if I wanted more joyful experiences in my life, I wouldn't be at all sure I did,... ZADIE SMITH Your mid-thirties is a good time because you know a fair amount, you have some self-control. ZADIE SMITH I love to dance, and sing - in the shower, not in public. I'm too old to go raving, but my fonde... ZADIE SMITH There is a kind of desperate need for somebody to tell everyone what to do, which I find really pecu... ZADIE SMITH When a human being becomes a set of data on a website like Facebook, he or she is reduced. Everythin... ZADIE SMITH If you're going to write a good book, you have to make mistakes and you have to not be so cautio... ZADIE SMITH I like books that expose me to people unlike me and books that do battle against caricature or simpl... ZADIE SMITH I never attended a creative writing class in my life. I have a horror of them; most writers groups m... ZADIE SMITH Well-run libraries are filled with people because what a good library offers cannot be easily found ... ZADIE SMITH I'm very attracted to exile literature - particularly Nabokov - exactly because the idea of bein... ZADIE SMITH Tell the truth through whichever veil comes to hand - but tell it. Resign yourself to the lifelong s... ZADIE SMITH Cambridge was a joy. Tediously. People reading books in a posh place. It was my fantasy. I loved it.... ZADIE SMITH You can't state difference and also state equality. We have to state sameness to understand equa... ZADIE SMITH