Harold Larwood Quotes

#1. I must learn to be as the bear in a cage with the stick that pokes it always, through the bars. The bear acts as if the stick is made of air, and takes no notice of it, even when it is sharpened and draws blood. I must do the same.

Ned Hayes

#2. In my first season I took 76 wickets at an average of less than 5 runs.

Harold Larwood

#3. A cricket tour in Australia would be a most delightful period in one's life if one was deaf

Harold Larwood

#4. Down the mine I dreamed of cricket; I bowled imaginery balls in the dark; I sent the stumps spinning and heard them rattling in the tunnels. No mishap was going to stop me from bowling in the real game, especially this one.

Harold Larwood

#5. I must have made a good impression because a club official to us into his office and asked me if I would sign on for a year with a view to becoming a professional.

Harold Larwood

#6. Cricket was my reason for living.

Harold Larwood

#7. Obviously I love 'The Godfather' movies. I think they're phenomenal.

Gary Ross

#8. The only reason for being a writer, is that you can't help it.
Josh Billings

John F. Beckman

#9. From David Niven's autobiography, Bring on the Empty Horses. Director Mike Curtiz to David Niven & Errol Flynn: You lousy bums, you and your stinking language, you think I know fuck nothing, well let me tell you - I know FUCK ALL!

David Niven

#10. I like your heart, Seamus." She cups my cheek, kisses me softly on the corner of my mouth, and whispers, "My heart really likes your heart.

Kim Holden