Autograph Quotations

Unlike the LeBrons and A-Rods of the world, anointed as special from pre-K, Matt Leinart exudes an approachability rarely seen in superstars. It's why kids on the autograph line chat him up like a buddy with whom they could stay up late playing Xbox.

The only autograph I ever got, which I do not have anymore, was Matthew Fox when he was on 'Party Of Five.' I was in high school, and he came to our local amusement park, and I stood in line and got an autograph.

We're always looking for ways to make it more fan-friendly. We think the autograph zone is going to be a big hit with fans and simplify things for the players.

Signing golf balls while you're walking is tough. That's a killer. If I'm trying to get somewhere, I'll autograph it, but it's going to look like a 2-year-old signed it.

Most people just want you to acknowledge that they did recognize you. Those who want an autograph or a photo is a different matter altogether.

Maybe Bird will autograph a jersey for him.

I was at the gas station the other day and signed an autograph for a guy. More people have come up to me and feel like they know me on a first-name basis. I just wish they'd say their name so I can remember them the next time I see them.

I got arrested for signing autographs, ... Signing a little girl's autograph got me arrested.

There is a great opportunity for some of the fans to meet these drivers before the race. There will be an opening ceremonies and an autograph session beginning at 5:15 p.m., after that the races start at 6 p.m. If fans get there late, they will miss half of the races.

Our kids were on fire during the competition. It think everyone who got an autograph had their best weekend of the year.

Some of our guys even contemplated getting his autograph or pictures taken with him.

It doesn't matter. I was willing to trade him an autograph or two, but it's not like it's going to be going for $1 million on eBay.

I was outside and saw a bunch of people in the rain, and I thought I might go and keep the people happy -- give them an autograph and a picture. Everybody was really nice and cooperative.

I was one of Them: the Strange Ones. The Funny People. The Odd Tribes of autograph collectors and photographers. The Ones who waited through long days and nights, who used other people's dreams for their lives.

My client was not aggressive in seeking the autograph. Melvin went in to get an autograph and got a knuckle sandwich instead.

Year after year fans like this day just as much as any during the season. Baseball purists like to watch practice drills while others like to come and get their first autograph or picture with the players they'll be rooting for all summer long.

We had autograph seekers knocking on our players' doors at midnight the night before we played Memphis .

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence.

Ever since that Jack Eigen kiss incident, people don't ask me for my autograph any more.

Is not a kiss the very autograph of love?

I usually come in for work. All the parties are for the fans. When the players go it is no fun and it turns into an autograph session.

One day, I met him at an autograph party, had him sign the jersey I always sought. I framed it and the pen he used to sign it.

Cody said the kids asked if he got an autograph and he said, 'No, but I got a hug and a handshake, and that's better than an autograph,'

You would think he was playing in his local club rather than (at) The Crucible. He used to chase after Steve Davis for his autograph as a lad. Steve might be running after Shaun the way he has played here!

This is an amazing find. The manuscript was only known from a brief description in a catalogue in 1890 and it has never before been seen or described by Beethoven scholars. Its rediscovery will allow a complete reassessment of this extraordinary music. Sotheby's has been very fortunate in selling a large number of Beethoven manuscripts in recent years, including a previously unknown composition, but this is even more interesting. It is a completely lost autograph of a major work and such a visually exciting and extraordinary manuscript.

This guy in L.A. asks for my autograph every time I see him. Then I find out he's eBaying 'em for $50. I'm flattered, but no one's going to pay $50 for anyone's autograph, let alone mine.

They have helped the younger guys on the team prepare for what's in store for them from the fans in the east side bleachers, ... We know that those fans will be giving it to us all night long, then ask for your autograph after the game. But we need to keep our heads in the game. We didn't do that last time, and that hurt us.

The most dramatic entrance for an autograph was probably when I was in Edmonton Alberta Canada or... whatever, and she jumped on my back and asked for the autograph. She was so cool and she said she wanted to be in a band... Well, whoever that was, I totally support you!

I travel all over the world doing seminars and giving speeches, and I am completely amazed that in so many parts of the world people will come up to me with copies of the book and want me to autograph it,

It's the only autograph I've ever gotten from a driver that I've raced against.

It's unfortunate it's gotten to the point where the average fan can't hardly get an autograph because of all the people who are trying to take advantage of it. They're more than gracious to sign programs and things to help the charities, but they have to watch out for the pros who walk up with a backpack full of memorabilia they want them to sign. The big-name guys can spot them because they see them all the time.

They want a lip print for their autograph books. I'm a sport; I go along.

Once I walked away from someone asking for an autograph because I was in a real rush. That's the only time it's happened.

It's really quite an honor for me to still be able to do this, 10 years later. If my autograph can make someone smile or make their day, I'll do it until the day I die.

I'm going to be like a kid in a sweet shop. I'll be taking my autograph book and I won't quite know where to put myself. It's great when I think back two years because I was still trying to play for England never mind even being thought about for a World XI side

I'm 62 years old. You can't tell me that some little kid coming up to me -- he doesn't know me. These guys will ask their sons to come out here and get these autographs, and then they'll take them back and sell them in their stores, or they'll sell them to dealers. The bad thing about the whole thing is when an adult sees Gale Sayers turn away a kid and says, 'Well, Gale Sayers is a so-and-so because he wouldn't sign an autograph for a little kid.' But I know what he's doing.

I'm not asking him to change the world, to do more time or send me a few bucks for my personal pain or to sign an autograph or talk to my kids. I want to see Mike Tyson come out of his corner with that look in his eyes and his gloves up near his jaw.

I'm really looking forward to the day and the opportunity to meet and greet a number of people through an autograph session, along with the opportunity to express my appreciation to the fans who have supported me over the years. I'm just really excited about everything that is planned for that day.

I'm kind of well-known in Holland, which is nice. But in Holland, we're down to earth; there are no paparazzi in my garden and no autograph hunters at the door. We have 'Strictly Come Dancing,' but I've not been asked.

I never set out to become 'famous.' I mean, when you're 14 you think 'I'm gonna become a writer and people will want my autograph and that'll be cool,' but you grow up and you learn that's just not how the world works. I resigned myself to the fact that I would probably never be published and if I did it probably wouldn't be a big deal.

I'll be taking my autograph book and I won't quite know where to put myself,

If Peyton saw how Lee shot the ball, he'd have to be proud of him. I don't know as far as (Manning) it being an inspiration or anything but Lee played great, one of the best games I've ever seen him play. . . . If Peyton saw Lee shooting the ball like he did, he might want his autograph now.

I have trouble getting an autograph from him. He's really guarded about it, so don't take it personal.

In terms of promoting myself, if you get a manager or an agent they'll look for speaking engagements and autograph signings, and you know, you can get a few thousand dollars a pop for those.

In my ideal world, my next novel would have a first printing of, say, 2,500 hardcovers for reviewers, libraries, collectors, and autograph hounds. The publisher could print more copies if they get low. And simultaneously, or six weeks later, the book would be available in paperback.

I had him autograph a picture of us taken then. It was pretty funny.

Cameron has a tremendous following out there as a director . . . He's a presence in his own right. He has autograph seekers around him.

Collectors continue to provide great feedback about the Box Set release and two of the things they continued to ask for were the introduction of dual-autograph cards and the continuation of the low numbered green autograph cards they saw in the 2004 releases. We were pleased to respond to this feedback and believe this set will build on the success of the previous releases.

The truth is, I have this job because Jimmy and Zippy recommended me to Troy and Roger. Growing up in Texas, Troy and Roger are icons to me. I met Roger in an autograph line when I was 9 years old. Now he's my boss.

All that was required for it to become law was the autograph of one actor.

And, as long as I've lived in Southern California I've never done the autograph thing. So, I guess as long as you're in Hawai'i, you might as well do the touristy thing.