Tom Heinsohn Quotes

I myself have the utmost respect for Coach Coughlin.

I didn't play much under Imranbhai, but he was special.

I have a lot of respect for Coach Arians.

I have incredible respect for Coach Switzer.

Our dad was a great guy and we will never forget him.

How much more must this be so in my own case for I am conscious not only of the great names and achievements of those who have preceded me, but also of the living presence of many of my masters and teachers.

He's helped me do so much in my career, helped me be the player that I am. If there's no Larry Brown, then there's no MVP, Allen Iverson.

I know a lot of people who are not here anymore, and I wonder why I'm still here... Not a day goes by that I don't think about Sam Cooke. His presence is so strong and so convincing to me, a true artist, a true talent, who never talked down to people.

I think it's a huge compliment from the younger guys understanding what I did for the game and wanting to represent me by wearing my shoes.

It is important and a good sign when somebody compares you with a good coach.

I have tremendous respect for coach Gary Kubiak. I love that guy.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play for and work under the best, Pat Summitt.

It's an honor when someone writes for you. That means they can hear your voice in their head.

I can't tell you what an honor it is, to even be mentioned in the same breath with Arthur Ashe. This is something I certainly will treasure forever.

A great guy who is no longer in the league right now who is retired, Kyle Vanden Bosch, I learned a lot from him, and I owe him a lot for my success in the NFL.

You want to earn respect in your old age. You want to walk into a restaurant and have people say: 'There's Mickey Rourke. He was great in 'The Wrestler.' You don't want them jumping out of windows.

David Moyes is someone I'm forever indebted to.

When you watch Robin Williams, you can see a lot of Jonathan Winters. Robin is the first one to admit that; he worshiped Jonathan Winters.

No sadder proof can be given by a man of his own littleness than disbelief in great men.

Jack Welch is someone who I have always admired. In India, Narayana Murthy is someone who I have great respect for.

Admiration of great men, living or dead, naturally evokes imitation of them in a greater or less degree.

I appreciate that young girls look up to me. And I take that very seriously.

I have been on the receiving end of many blessings in my life, few as great as having known George and Barbara Bush.

I don't hero worship for the sake of hero worship. When I find people who are truly remarkable - and I think Joseph Needham is a classic example - I do value their counsel.

Hats off, gentlemen — if he were still alive we should not be here.