I Am Quotes

I am very proud of this work because it is more about the meaning of the Easter Rising and its relationship to what this whole century has been about, people liberating themselves, freeing themselves.

~ Leon Uris

Colorful garments - ball gowns, kimonos, evening pajamas - made from yards upon yards of iridescent silk or velvet. I own an unjustifiable number of such outfits and jump at the chance to wear them. Against the etiquette about which I am otherwise all too conscious, I frequently, and unrepentantly, overdress for the occasion.

~ Julia Glass

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

~ Charles B. Rangel

I confess I am a romantic. I love romance, and I think it's really fun and delicious and some of my favorite films are love stories. I think that you just get a chance to fall in love with the characters so much and you get to explore their lives so deeply.

~ Rachel Mcadams

I am proof that one person can rise above any challenge, and if I can, then so will others if they are given the chance.

~ Emmanuel Jal

I am constantly struggling to show people that there is more to me than my appearance. You do have to try and overcome those hurdles. Female actresses need to be given the chance to be more than how they look.

~ Amber Heard

Over the years, I've come to recognize that democratization in Ethiopia is not just a matter of choice. It's a matter of national survival. I am deeply convinced that we either democratize and have a good chance of surviving, or if we fail to do so, we disintegrate.

~ Meles Zenawi

They decided to let immigrants in and I am an immigrant. They gave us a chance to participate in this country's life and I took it.

~ Ayaan Hirsi Ali

I am a free spirit. I am very impulsive. I put the most trust in people chance after chance, regardless of how they treat me.

~ Sasha Lane

I'm going to write a book, continue acting, continue motivational speaking and just share with people who I am and what I've learned in my second chance of life and pass it on to people in their first chance of life.

~ J. R. Martinez

When we get a chance to take part in elections, I am ready to fight for leading positions, including in the presidential vote.

~ Alexei Navalny

I am delighted to be joining 'Guardian U.S.'s team as a weekly columnist, and to have the chance to address American and global current events on its distinguished platform. 'Guardian U.S.' brings the 'Guardian's hard-hitting investigative brand to a new focus on American news and opinion.

~ Naomi Wolf

I am so grateful to Marc Jacobs, Riccardo Tisci, Karl Lagerfeld, and Katie Grand, who took a chance on me that first season and gave me an opportunity.

~ Kendall Jenner

As I have had to meet different challenges, I realize I am coming into myself, and whatever I'm wearing is another chance for me to explore a new version of myself.

~ Brie Larson

Without a doubt, absolutely, a woman will be a president, and probably sooner rather than later. I am excited about that, and if what I did serves as a steppingstone for another woman down the course, I am very grateful to have had that chance.

~ Michele Bachmann

In my 20s, life seemed endless. At 49, I've had a chance to see how dark life can be, and I am far more aware of the constraints of time than when I wrote 'The Kite Runner.' I realise there is only a limited number of things I can do.

~ Khaled Hosseini

I am not driven by any bitterness by what happened in Athens. I learnt a lot of lessons from it and probably came through it a stronger person in the end. There have been a lot of near misses, and that's taught me to keep persevering and that there is a chance it can come right.

~ Paula Radcliffe

I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.

~ Stephen Leacock

Who I was back then, when I started on 'One Tree Hill,' is so different from who I am now. Coming off Laguna, being 19 years old, and thrown into this odd, ridiculous spotlight, wasn't for me. There have always been haters, and people don't want to give you a chance or the benefit of the doubt, but this show gave me an opportunity.

~ Stephen Colletti

Going on the road for long stretches can seem daunting, and I certainly miss being home sometimes, but the chance to see so many different cities, let alone perform in them, is something I am really grateful for.

~ John Mulaney

I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.

~ Reba Mcentire

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns I am thankful that thorns have roses.

~ Alphonse Karr

I am even thankful for the negative things that have made me a stronger and better person.

~ Joanna Krupa

I'm very thankful to all my fans for their constant love and support. I am what I am because of their unconditional love.

~ Mahesh Babu

In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.

~ H. L. Mencken

I am very thankful and blessed to have a healthy and happy baby boy and baby mama.

~ Eric Church

I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.

~ Woody Allen

Every day I've got to be thankful that I am alive, and you never know - the cliche is, I guess, you could get hit by a bus tomorrow, so you'd better be at peace with whatever you got going at the moment.

~ Joseph Gordon-Levitt

I am what I am, I'm doing very well in my life, and I'm thankful to God for that.

~ Ll Cool J

Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.

~ Al Jarreau

In my case, my mother had to be my mother and father, so I am thankful to her.

~ Henrikh Mkhitaryan

I'm thankful for performing as long as I am allowed.

~ Chuck Berry

I'm thankful for my songs being at the top of the charts but I am human - I think people still have to remember that.

~ Delta Goodrem

I am really excited and thankful for opportunity to work with Cotto Promotions, Tidal and Roc Nation.

~ Yandel

I am thankful, of course, for the prize and thankful to God for each story, each idea, each word, each day.

~ Isaac Bashevis Singer

I am both honored and blessed to have had such a wonderful career with the L.A. Galaxy and I am thankful for everything the club, the fans and the community has done for me and my family.

~ Cobi Jones

I wouldn't be where I am without my fans, and I am very thankful for them.

~ Kygo

I have got good films, and I am thankful to Aditya Chopra. He put a lot of faith in me.

~ Anushka Sharma

I am a big defender of 'Harry Potter,' and I think any book that gets kids to read are books that we should cherish, we should be thankful for them.

~ Judy Blume

I'm very happy that major players are always giving their opinions about my life, my game. I am very thankful for that.

~ Neymar