Austin Quotations

Austin is such a free and creative place, but I can't enjoy it as much because everyone I love is back in L.A.

I was brought up in a car family, my dad loved cars and I was taught the art of making an Austin 7 operate.

Austin is a big music town, so growing up, I had a lot of local heroes. Toni Price I was very, very into; she was one of the first people I tried to emulate. She's a local Austin blues artist. Marsha Paul I was also a very big fan of.

People don't live in Austin to work, they work to live there.

There's so much music in Austin, and it's all so different.

In cities like New York and Austin, there's much more of a social context for music than in other places.

When I turned 11, my dad decorated a room at the Standard hotel in Los Angeles in a '60s, Austin Powers style. There was human bowling: You run inside a giant inflatable ball and try to knock down pins. To this day, adults say it was one of the craziest parties they've ever been to.

Ultimately, it has been a struggle- but I was in Minneapolis and Austin a couple of weeks ago, sitting in theaters with complete strangers watching this weird movie that Kirk and I thought up and I was excited to be making film.

I would love to do something like Austin Powers to show off my comic timing.

Me being able to beat up Austin Powers? I mean, how great can that be?

I grew up just outside of Austin, and my upbringing was fairly rural.

I love Dallas, Austin and Houston. Why? Because some of the best comedians, like Bill Hicks and Sam Kinison, started their careers in Texas, and because the crowds there are comedy-educated.

I am lucky to live in Austin, so I can enjoy the live music.

Lance Armstrong has a 17th-century, 15-foot Spanish fresco of the crucifixion hanging on the wall of his Austin mansion. This doesn't mean - and some of you Armstrong acolytes might want to sit down for this - that Lance is Jesus.

What kind of morons do you have working at newspapers in Austin that would base an entire review of an artist's performance on whether or not they had a good seat?

We are here today because of grass-roots conservatives all over the place. That's the way the democratic process is supposed to work. It's not supposed to be a bunch of guys in a smoky room in Austin picking the next Senator.

You know what I'm realizing? I always love a place if I like the movie I'm doing there. I've heard people say, 'I hate Pittsburgh,' and I'm like, 'I love Pittsburgh so much!' I loved what I was doing there, and I loved Austin for the same reason.

We're extremely pleased, obviously, with the Austin market. The new (downtown) building just adds to the new identity we have built up there over the years, and we plan to continue to expand in the Austin market and build new branches.

We know he's traveled to New Orleans, Mexico and he's been in and out of Austin. So he could be in Austin as we speak.

We're seeing people move up within the Austin market. Maybe two years ago, they were purchasing a $150,000 home, and now they are looking to purchase a $200,000 home.

We have no active talks going on involving Austin Kearns, and we have no plans to trade him.

We have no active talks between the Reds and the Indians involving Austin Kearns. Our baseball people met for the last few days and decided that unless we are overwhelmed with an offer, we want to see Kearns play here.

Jane Austin was a complete and most sensible lady, but a very incomplete and rather insensible (not senseless) woman. If this is heresy, I cannot help it.

Labels don't mean much to me one way or another -- except when they close the minds of potential readers. I'd much rather we do away with genres and simply file everything under fiction. I know it can work -- one of my favourite record stores (Waterloo Music in Austin) simply files everything alphabetically and no one seems to have much problem finding what they're looking for.

We were in a little bit of a tight spot late. Austin had fouled out, Sam had four fouls and with 1:50 to go, AJ fouled out. Fortunately, Rickey made a nice play for us and I had to have Stephan, who hasn't played at all for us, come in and inbound the ball. We were up by five when AJ went out and every time it looked like we had them buried, they'd hit a big shot.

I've had the same car for five years - it's a convertible Jag which I bought with my own money. It's very Austin Powers.

There are more people living with HIV and AIDS in the Austin community than ever before and this group of people are the heroes that are willing to train and raise money and help out.

We ran the ball right up the gut on our opening scoring drive, and Austin ran the ball well.

We have had tremendous success with local players and Austin will be another example. He has particular talents that separate him from other players -- his passing game and vision in the attacking third is very good.

There are ups and downs being an Austin band. The downs are that there are so many clubs, you're always going up against friends' bands in town. It's not always easy getting people to come out to your shows. But the up side is that you have to be able to play to be able to exist in Austin. There are so many good bands there. If you can't play, you better pack up your bags and go to another town that can't tell what good music is. We play quite a bit back home and we've earned it.

We're showing solidarity for the Austin music scene. This is Austin ... for Austin.

Many of our patrons have made The Pier their meeting place for generations, ... It is not uncommon to see children and grandchildren of early customers now coming as regulars. The live music, food, view of Lake Austin and relaxing environment seem to call them back.

She was an administrator. She probably taught a class. She drove the bus. She coached the team. I remember she told me when she became head coach at Stephen F. Austin she was making $6,500 a year and she thought she'd hit the lottery.

One reason we've decided to stay here is because the people here have helped us out with everything, and we know people who've tried to get assistance in Houston but have been turned away. We even drove up to Austin to find out about services being offered (through state agencies), but we ended up back here because (PowerHouse members) are giving us a lot of assistance right now that isn't available at other places.

Music has served as a healing force many, many times in the past, and it will do so again at this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival. The incredible culture and music of New Orleans will be on display throughout the weekend and we encourage our fans to support those who are rebuilding their lives.

Maybe Austin Kearns, Rich Aurilia, I don't know, maybe Felipe Lopez, too, might get some rest. Depends on what pitchers we face, too.

On himself: 'I am a specialist in unrequited love' (mentioned to the audience at the Austin concert)

One of the points we want to make is we're regular rural folks. We're not California Democrats, Washington Democrats, or even Austin Democrats. We don't want to be defined by what people think we are.

I was pleased with the way we kept our poise when we were down. Austin Hood picked the perfect time to play his best all-around game of the season.

If we had a ceiling cap on appraisals, we would see those tax breaks for landowners and property owners. If I have to go to Austin to lobby for Midland County, I don't mind doing that.

If we keep playing like we did tonight, we have a chance to get to Austin ... maybe.

But Austin Peay came out and put it to us. ... If they played like that the whole game they could play with anybody in the country.

Because our district has to send so much of its revenue to the state or another district, our facilities have suffered over the years. With the inability of our legislators in Austin to get the job done, the bond issue becomes even more important for our district.

I had worked very hard to become the best I could be in Austin but never thought I would be able to get into the pro game so quickly.

I felt real confident with them (Clemmons and walk-on guard Austin Brooks) being on the court. Everyone did. They just made some huge plays, steals. Both of them worked together to get a couple key baskets.

Getting Austin in foul trouble hurts us. He's been a really consistent player for us. He's struggled a bit lately, but he's working hard. It's getting to the point where teams are starting to key on him because they recognize what he can do.

If Austin is focused, he is very effective for us.

If Austin had been playing halfway decent, he would have killed me.

He has been just so good there. He felt confident at 130. He is a disciplined athlete. It was kind of a gut feeling from Austin to stick at 130.

He really took the kid and made him earn everything he got. All the kids played great. Judd (Spencer) stepped up, as did Austin Laing. They both hit some big shots down the stretch.

We made this decision at the right time, ... In no way will the City of Austin abdicate our responsibility for public safety at this event. Many of us have been striving to get back to normal. This is a good way.

Hurricane Katrina may have silenced my hometown for now. But if we all work together through efforts like those at this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival, we can restore New Orleans and the music scene that made it so great, and reduce the suffering of other victims of this disaster.

He lived in Austin for a long time and was a mutual friend. He'd come to a couple of our shows and we just decided to ask him. We just figured, why not? He's a very knowledgeable person, very skilled, very articulate.

Harry is playing well for his country and his club. But Austin has been in great form this season and I wanted to reward him and give him the opportunity to own the competition.

Jamaal is totally well and has had a good preparation both in Austin and since we've been here. He's only going to get better.

I would say of characters I've created, the one I've felt the most connected to emotionally was Adam Austin from 'The Prophet.' I think it was the connection to the idea that one decision you make innocently enough can have very serious, drastic consequences for someone else's life.

Joe is one of the finest football players in our program. I think if you get pinned down there, you try to get up. He kind of got cross ways in a situation, but I didn't see anything that was flagrant that showed something unrepresentative of what we want to see at Austin Peay." ()

Judge Austin accepts responsibility for his conduct. We look forward to this journey to justice.

I thought Daniel and Austin did a real good job all game on the perimeter. We did a good job closing out on their shooters most of the night. (Hamilton Co.) does so many things that you have to adjust. Sometimes you get lost, and we messed up a couple of times, but we played well on defense overall.

I thought Austin Pratt came on in the fourth quarter and take over like he should. I was really happy for Chad because he struggled on his shooting (Wednesday), but he's a very capable ball player and exceptional shooter. He helped separate us there a little bit.

I think we started a little scared. We allowed too many guys to get on base and it caught us. Austin Peay is always ready to play.

It has been an honor for me to call Austin home. It is my pleasure to say thanks to my fellow residents for their continued support.

I went to Austin to visit friends after Texas won the Rose Bowl. I went to their celebration at their stadium, and it was a sight to see. I watched Young to see how he would handle himself in that situation. I couldn't believe how charismatic he was. I watched him with the fans and with his teammates. I was so impressed.

Our catcher, Wade Spurlock, had a good night at the plate. Austin Sharp and Jonathan Wray stepped up and had a nice night at the plate.

Our bench really got the job done for us. Brandon Woods (seven points) gave us some great minutes and Austin Montgomery came up with some big rebounds.

Robert did the scoring the first quarter, all of it, I think. Then we had to get Austin some looks and he was definitely in the flow.

Playing quality schools like Alabama and South Florida are always good to have on a schedule playing-wise. Conference games are definitely the most important. Stephen F. Austin and Texas State are some of the standout games, and we want to play them hard to garner the respect of the other top tier teams in the conference.

Stephen F. Austin looks like they've got things going. I'm sure they're getting ready for us this week.

Stephen F. Austin insists on loading the box and blitzing, they absolutely insist on it.

Some of the guys were struggling a little bit out there. But Austin really helped keep us up near the top.

My name is Brian Green by birth. Austin was made up by my parents when I was nine, because there was another Brian Green in the Screen Actors Guild.

My name is Austin Smith and my favorite player is Rafael Palmeiro, period.

Mike Austin is one of the best in the state at guard and linebacker,

Weird offers since '90210?' Well, they keep offering me 'The Surreal Life.' But don't worry, I won't do it. If it's keeping you from sleeping, just don't fret that Brian Austin Green will be on 'The Surreal Life' anytime soon.

You'll click a button and get to hear the Austin audience reacting to the film for the first time. You'll hear what took them by surprise, made them gasp. It's gonna be really cool.

Wireless is one of the most exciting technology markets, and Austin appears to have a growing role there. After San Diego and Silicon Valley, then Austin has got it.

We hope and pray that each of you and your families are safe, ... If you can help us in Austin we will help you make arrangements to get here.

We really struggled with our shooting in that game, but that's kind of the way things have been all year. We fell behind by too much against a team like Austin Peay. We can't have that happen this time.

Well, (today's) game here in Austin will top it all, won't it? Marsha's retiring, and Tech's next game is playing against us.

We have to hope Pollard is feeling better and we're going to have to depend on guys like David (Harrison) and Austin and Jeff (Foster) to pull through and we're going to have to find scoring as a team. Every team goes through their fair share of problems. We're just going to have to play through this.

We're waiting for Austin to come back, but he's still very keen on the idea.

We could have put Austin away with one or two more runs. They were down and dead.

We know that South by Southwest doesn't care about us. That festival is not about hometown heroes. It's about bands from everywhere else but Austin, for the most part. The last couple of years we're not even close to Austin when South by Southwest starts.

Unless you are a subscriber, the rest of Austin sees us as whatever is on stage that night, ... However, even when these pop shows aren't in and of themselves profitable from a ticket-sales standpoint, they break even from a patron relationship standpoint. We want to get patrons from ticket buyer to season ticket holder to donor. We know there's a future there in that audience. Ten years from now, when we're bringing Bright Eyes back for a reunion tour, that audience that has grown up with us.

We'll make that decision in the morning. I told my followers tonight just what I told my husband Tom this morning. We win either way. I win because I get to go back to Austin and get to work on solutions, or I win because I get my family back. I got to spend a lot of today with my grandson, who is 16 months old, and I had forgotten how wonderful that is.

We are playing much better defensively. Austin Turk did a nice job keeping the Morris hitters off balance and we made some plays for him.

We plan on bringing in a band that played during the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin on Feb. 24.

We're not going to be a rubber stamp for what someone in Austin says we should be.

Athens, much like Austin, is a difficult music scene. There are so many musicians there that it is hard to get gigs and hard for people to take you seriously.

We have a lot of different points of view on the University of Texas at Austin campus. And we certainly support our faculty in saying what they think.

We picked it up pretty well but we didn't run through blocks and open up some holes. If we could just do that it would be a lot better and give Tony or Austin (Scott) a chance to just break past the line.

Tyson had a wonderful year and Austin got really good as the year progressed.

We keep promoting or electing the same people and nothing changes. This whole mentality of the go along to get along in Austin is not resolving anything.

This year the Super Bowl was moved back, so we won't have to worry about TVs running. The Super Bowl will only affect our first team. They'll be competing at the University of Texas in Austin that weekend.

We got great help throughout Austin with hotels, landmarks, the airport, ... Everyone sort of worked together, waived their fees.

Within the world of Austin and (Bush's) growing up in Texas, SMU is more than perfectly respectable, It certainly is above, say, Baylor in that sense, ... SMU may not quite be ranked by anybody with Duke, Vanderbilt, Emory or Tulane. But it is in that family even if not atop that family.

We are excited to be in the Austin market. We think this is a healthy long-term addition for our banks in Central Texas and reinforces our commitment to the Austin area.

Film is one of the things that makes Austin cool. I think five years from now, it's something we'll really be involved in.

You can tell he's worked to keep himself ready. We'll see how things go in terms of the rotation and injuries. We know Austin is a very dependable professional that's going to be ready to play. Now it's a matter of getting some conditioning, getting some rhythm back. (Thursday) was a step in the right direction.

We've had trouble there, and a lot of that has to do with Austin Peay always having very good basketball teams.