Lawrence Timmons Quotes

I approached work very seriously. I never went out. I couldn't fathom people who could go out to clubs... I mean, if I had a 6 A.M. call, I had to be prepared. I had to be in bed at a certain hour.

Acting like an adult and being professional on set and getting my work done has just been a lifestyle for me. It's not something I have to try hard to do, necessarily.

I just try to be the same guy I've always been. Calm, collected, and being a good decision-maker and delivering the ball to the right guys.

My mum had a very strong moral code, which I kind of came with. I never really had to be told what was right or wrong - I knew. I was very mature from early on and I was a very good girl, so she never had any trouble with me.

Let's not be afraid to speak the common sense truth: you can't have high standards without good discipline.

I learned, especially from my mother, to respect the profession and take it seriously, but not take yourself too seriously.

I'm not going to say something I shouldn't. In that way, I was probably the perfect guy to play in New England.

A kid grows up a lot faster on the golf course. Golf teaches you how to behave.

I think that's good that I have to watch how I act and what I say. I think that's a part of growing up.

Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.

I haven't changed a bit. I go out with my mates, but I probably have to watch what I do a little more.

I'm very competitive, but I know when not to be competitive. I know how to have fun, but I know when it's time to get serious. That makes things a lot easier.

I feel that life is short, so we should be disciplined, but at the same time we should have a good time.

I take my work seriously.

I need to behave in a way that will cause people to take me seriously.

I'm very professional.

This is my job and I respect it enough to concentrate on it.

There is a time and a place for things. Sometimes one needs to put a filter on oneself. That can be a good thing.

He who has great power should use it lightly.

Yeah, my parents help me keep my feet on the ground.

Discipline is not a nasty word.

Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can... On third down and short yardage, the Raiders don't jump offside. That's discipline - not a coat and tie, not a clean shave.

Mr. Bergman was a man of great working discipline. He forced everyone to concentrate when it was important. No disturbing noise during rehearsal. A code of silence.

A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done something wrong, they should feel bad. Kids with a sense of responsibility, not entitlement, who know when to experience gratitude and humility, will be better at navigating the social shoals of college.

I try to be straightforward and honest with my kids, and I believe nothing beats good old hard work.