Quotes by Thinking Don't waste your singleness. I think we spend a lot of time griping about how we're single, and we spend a lot of time and energy being angry about that when we could be spending that time to really serve other people and use the free time we do have to do so much more for the Kingdom of God. So don't waste that time. Use it. You only get so much time and then you'll most likely get married and have kids and a husband and not have as much free time. So enjoy it and use it to serve other people. Andy Mineo husbandkidsthinking I used to think that losing made you more hungry and determined but after my success at the Olympics and the U.S. Open I realise that winning is the biggest motivation. Andy Murray motivationwinningthinking I think most players would love, at one stage in their career, to say, 'I've been No. 1 in the world. Andy Murray careersplayerthinking When a lot of things are going the wrong way for a country, for a people, when you can't really think of anything worse than a war, you always try to take life on the brighter side and that's how I grew up with my parents. Andy Murray warcountrythinking It becomes tricky, and you start to think about the cramps rather than just actually what you're trying to do on the court, which is obviously win the match. Andy Murray winningtryingthinking Tipping generally changes depending on where you are in the world. In Britain you don't always have to tip, but I always make sure I do. I have a lot of respect for waiters and waitresses - it can't be an easy job and they often don't get paid huge amounts, so I think it's important to reward them and let them know if they are giving great service. Andy Murray jobsgivingthinking I like to think I have a good few years left of my career yet, as long as I stay fit and healthy. However, it's always good to have a backup plan, which is why I have been working hard to build my business portfolio outside tennis. Andy Murray careersyearsthinking I think it's sensible to plan for the future now I'm a father and a husband. Andy Murray husbandfatherthinking This will be my first Grand Slam final without Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic on the other side of the net, but I don't think being the more experienced player will make much difference to my approach. Andy Murray differencesplayerthinking People think I am unemotional because my voice is flat and a bit boring. It is unfortunate but it is just the way it is. I've tried to change it but it doesn't seem to make a difference. The truth is, I have lots of emotions inside. I cried after the semi-final at Wimbledon [2012] because I was proud to reach the final and I knew how much it meant to the country. I cried after the [losing] final [to Federer], too, for different reasons. I felt I had let people down. I think people warmed to that. They could see how much it hurt. Andy Murray hurtcountrythinking My girlfriend thinks I look like a reptile - it's not the best. Andy Murray reptilesgirlfriendthinking You can be careful as far as you can, but you never know when you're going to fall over and break your ankle. It's like when you drive a car, you don't think about crashing, do you? Andy Murray carfallthinking To be honest, I think bananas are a pathetic fruit. Andy Murray bananasfruitthinking As a child I was a good boy. Even if I wasn't playing tennis I don't think I'd have done things like smoking or getting drunk. I'm lucky I never liked the taste of alcohol - I know, I'm Scottish so what's wrong with me? - but I never even liked the smell of the stuff. It's the same with smoking, it never appealed to me. I guess I missed out on my Kevin-The-Teenager phase. Andy Murray teenagerchildrenthinking I'd like to say that I am romantic person, but I don't think I am. When I won my first tournament I went into the crowd and kissed my girlfriend. I was 18 and didn't have my coach with me, I was there on my own, and I just needed to celebrate with someone I knew. I always start out with good intentions. I'll say something nice, then I'll just put my foot in it and ruin the moment. Andy Murray girlfriendnicethinking People seem to think fighters are lovely people when they meet us. It's 'cause we don't have to prove anything. Andy Ogle mmapeoplethinking I actually think the creative process is finite, and I'm wondering whether I've retched everything up. Because it's like vomiting or shitting. Andy Partridge vomitingcreativethinking Whenever someone has the ability to impact people's lives, I think that's one of the greatest things that God gives us as individuals. Andy Pettitte impactgivingthinking Over my career, I think I've shown can make a big pitch. Andy Pettitte bigscareersthinking I try to sit down at night before they go to bed and read the Bible with them and do little devotionals and pray with them. I think if you instill it in them when they are young, they'll remember when they grow up. I raise them in church. When the doors are open, I want to be there. My kids love to go. So does my wife. Andy Pettitte growing-upkidsthinking«215216217218219220221222223224225»
