“We were geared up. We played with a lot of emotion and energy, and our defense was outstanding. Once we saw we could get a game from them, we just grew more and more confident as the night went on. Playing against a top conference opponent inspired us, and this game showed to me that we can be a force in the conference this year.”

“She's been on a mission. She put in a great summer. It's something that is always in the back of her head. If she's tired in a workout or race then she reminds herself about what happened last year and how she doesn't want it to happen again. It's extra motivation when you've been so close and now you want it even more.”

“She is able to take the time -- and maybe that's because of who she is -- to be able to get the scene right ... She's really good at saying what she needs to make herself feel like she's gotten it right. I really respect that -- and then of course there's her total devotion to her family. I'm inspired by how she's able to juggle it all.”

“Woody has always been a reference point for me, as well a source of inspiration along the way. I was brought up around his music at a pretty early age, ... The reference in the song relates more to the way my own children have become fans, I guess (laughs). If there was no Highway 61, we may not have had Bob Dylan or Leadbelly .”

“But the thing about skydiving: I feel when you do something where it's almost like your whole life flashes in front of you, it's supposed to be that when you hit the ground, you don't fear anything. And it's really a motivating force for you to just get out there and do as much as you can, because it's crazy.”

“Museums and art stores are also sources of pleasure and inspiration. Doubtless it will seem strange to many that the hand unaided by sight can feel action, sentiment, beauty in the cold marble; and yet it is true that I derive genuine pleasure from touching great works of art. As my finger tips trace line and curve, they discover the thought and emotion which the artist has portrayed.”

“My inspiration for putting this initiative together came while looking at a postcard picturing a California vintner in a bubble bath enjoying a glass of wine. As I have had dear friends and patients who suffered with this disease, it struck me that a calendar of this kind, including a woman in a bathtub enjoying a glass of champagne, could be a wonderful way to raise money for breast cancer awareness.”

“Small business is the engine of the American economy and the Founding Father's award recognizes key individuals who had the inspiration and passion to bring the vision of a ubiquitous small business support network to reality, ... Representative Smith was instrumental in driving the necessary legislation giving birth to our organization and we will do our best to honor his legacy by serving America's small business.”

“Helping people around the world become more fit and healthy will require changing the game in health and fitness. We need to work closely with club leaders and retailers to provide consumers with the tools and education that will help them succeed and keep them motivated. It all begins by creating positive experiences for consumers that will generate enthusiasm and excitement while supporting lifelong fitness training.”

“Abby is somebody who has learned how to run in the middle part of the race. We have focused a lot on that. Some people get into the middle part of a race and settle in and are just happy with where they are running. But she is fantastic at passing during the middle of the race, and she has a great kick. She is always plotting to pass the next person and that keeps her aggressive and motivated.”