Quotes About Special Olympics

#1. It was like - It was like Special Olympics or something.

Barack Obama

#2. Do you think you're special, Perry?" he asked seriously.
I winced. "A little bit. Maybe more in the Special Olympics kind of way.

Karina Halle

#3. I have a great relationship with Special Olympics back in Baltimore and have had one for many years.

Joe Flacco

#4. I bowled a 129. It's like- It was like the Special Olympics.

Barack Obama

#5. Are you absolutely sure you want to do this? Seems like maybe it would make more sense to call in a SWAT team or Special Forces." "That won't work, isn't Special Forces where everyone gets a hug?" Charlie called. "That's the Special Olympics," Rivera said over his shoulder.

Christopher Moore

#6. Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

Maria Shriver

#7. It took many months in court, but the tabloid eventually published a total retraction and paid substantial damages in an out-of-court settlement. The money went to the Special Olympics in Great Britain.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

#8. Magic is the Special Olympics of entertainment.

Penn Jillette

#9. I am convening the African Leaders Forum on Disability in partnership with Special Olympics so that a marginalized population long unrecognized does not remain in the shadows. I consider this a critical, moral and practical challenge.

Joyce Banda

#10. No, no. I have been practicing ... I bowled a 129. It's like
it was like Special Olympics, or something."
making an off-hand joke during an appearance on "The Tonight Show", March 19, 2009

Barack Obama

#11. Even the charities I give to are related to things that touch my life, like the Special Olympics. I'm not fully rational; I'm swayed by my biases and my emotions.

Paul Bloom

#12. You know, I've occasionally tried to watch other shows besides Scrubs, but comparing them is a bit like me competing in the special Olympics. Obviously I would win without contest, but the point is that they are trying their best.

Zach Braff

#13. I'd have to say I'm pretty adventurous. I just went to Shanghai for the Special Olympics and I tried dim sum. I'd never really had it before and some of it looked pretty scary, but I tried it anyway. My philosophy is, you're not going to know if you like it until you try it.

Brenda Song

#14. Criticizing reporters is like boo-ing at the Special Olympics.

Michael Jackson

#15. From the very start in 1969, I wanted to be a part of helping our Special Olympics athletes succeed. I wanted to be on Eunice Shirver's team as another set of eyes, another set of hands and a heart working to be there for them, finding a way to help them be the best they can be.

Rafer Johnson

#16. I'm actually pretty good at tennis. Well, if I'm in the Special Olympics or something.

Chelsea Handler

#17. I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.

Lauren Potter

#18. No, In fairy tales When to the ill-starred Prince the lady says 'I love you!' all his ugliness fades fast But I remain the same, up to the last!

Edmond Rostand

#19. The Olympics is a special event and winning is very important. For me as a world record holder and world champion, the only thing I am missing is the Olympic gold medal and that is what I want to achieve in my career.

David Rudisha

#20. The Olympics are always a special competition, it is very difficult to predict what will happen.

Sergei Bubka

#21. It's something special to break the world record at the Olympics.

David Rudisha

#22. I want to play for my country, play for everybody, and I want to be there. I just feel like I have so many feelings and I want to play in the Olympics and feel how special if I can win that tournament.

Yani Tseng

#23. People should dress the way they want. Any rules for age or shape are silly.

Sarah Jessica Parker

#24. Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never.

Jane Austen

#25. Transformation comes more from pursuing profound questions than seeking practical answers.

Peter Block

#26. If I had to pick one exact moment when we were live on air and something very, very special happened it was at the Athens Olympics. Chris Hoy won the Gold Medal in the kilometre time trial and that was incredible.

Jill Douglas

#27. To represent your country at a home Olympics is something special and I'm over the moon to be selected for Team GB. I was pleased to get the qualifying time in Berlin earlier this year and my sole focus is getting in the right shape for London.

Paula Radcliffe

#28. If you think about a Thanksgiving dinner, it's really like making a large chicken.

Ina Garten