Jimmy Wilde quotes

Jimmy Wilde quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“In America they had no chance - I knocked them all cold in America”
-- Jimmy Wilde

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“America didnâ€™t bypass or escape civilization. It did something far more profound, far cleverer: it simply changed what civilization could be.”
“I think America right now is looking for somebody who appeals to every faction.”
“It's funny because if you ever ask anyone in England to try and do a Beatles accent, no one knows what they really sound like. If you ask anyone in America, they would try and give it a go. English people just know their songs.”

Source : "Aaron Johnson Interview NOWHERE BOY". Interview, collider.com. Ocotber 6, 2010.
“Gore speaks to America as if English is its second language; George W. speaks as if English is his second language.”
“Boxing, mixed martial arts and tennis are the hardest sports to train for.”
“Trainers give of themselves. So, I learned and I projected it with my fighter.”
“It's been like that forever. We got spoiled by Joe Louis, by Rocky Marciano. Muhammad ruined us for everybody. He was great outside [the ring]; he was great inside. We got so accustomed to it we thought we deserved it.”
“Newt Gingrich seldom misses a chance to note that he is a historian.”
“We will have to take risks, to chance failure, to be willing to walk away from the familiar paths that have brought us to this point.”

Source : Michael Frost, Alan Hirsch (2011). “The Faith of Leap (Shapevine): Embracing a Theology of Risk, Adventure & Courage”, p.23, Baker Books
“I always dreamed about scoring at St. James' Park. I fancied my chances and the ball flew into the net. I was ecstatic.”

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