The World Motivation
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.
“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 · Balls
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.
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.
In my first season I took 76 wickets at an average of less than 5 runs.
Cricket was my reason for living.
Unlike leftover pasta, leftover risotto is viewed by Italians as a gift. Cooks shape it into balls or stuff it with a pinch of stewed meat or cheese. Then they bread and deep-fry the fritters until golden brown, yielding arancini, the indulgent 'little oranges' I can never resist.
There was times where I can remember sitting in my house just thinking, 'Man, is this ever going to end?' Or, 'This can't go on forever.' And it was like with every single interception it just continued to grow. Balls are bouncing off guys' feet and hands and helmets, and it's like there's no way this can continue to happen.
When I went to WWE, the level of work I put out every night was just balls to the wall.
For my tennis, I think it's better balls are flying because I like to play quicker, finish the point little bit quicker than other guys.