In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.

Basketball is a pure invention.

Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.

Your relationships will either empower you to overcome obstacles, or put fears in you so you can run away from them.

Derek (Jeter) told me the ghosts would show up eventually!

As a general rule, nobody has money who ought to have it.

And for whatever reason I've loved the news since I can remember. I loved it when I was in elementary school.

I think we're in a post-pornographic time and nothing seems shocking, but everything remains carnal no matter what you do.

I'm not going to get too sentimental, like those other sticker valentines, 'cause I don't know if you are loving some body. I only know it isn't mine.

Her frocks are built in Paris, but she wears them with a strong English accent.

I'm from the gulf coast of Louisiana.

When Rick Perry was told about Kim Jong Il, he said, 'I never heard of him, but then again, I don't listen to that rap.'

The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no simpleton that plays that part.