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We needed to get angry. We weren't playing well the last two games, and at times we were lacking enthusiasm. But we knew the truth about us and that we would could come out and play good defense and win.

We came out with enthusiasm and pumped up like we said we would. We gave them too much life and that killed us. Like we've said all season long, if you give them hope they're going to come back and that's what they did. We just had too little too late.

We are not seeing a great deal of enthusiasm to engage directly, ... I think these are all attempts to lure us in, to certainly not get close.

We are concentrating on one meet at a time. We have some tough races in the next five weeks, and we don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves. The enthusiasm on this team is outstanding, and if the coaches and athletes can continue that positive attitude for the rest of the season, I'm confident that we will achieve success as individuals and as a team.

We are in the pre-announcement season for earnings. We are very likely to see companies announce negative earnings and that's going to put damper on enthusiasm for stocks.

We are delighted to have Matthew on board. We believe that he brings a great deal of energy and enthusiasm for the arts to this position, and we're looking forward to creating wonderful new programs to support the arts in our community.

We'll get better as the year goes on, ... We've got a young, athletic front seven, and we play with a lot of energy and enthusiasm as a football team. I think that's what people will notice about us -- but hopefully they won't notice us for a while.

Those guys are just so enthusiastic it's hard not to get fired up.

Two years ago the sessions averaged 8-12 players. This fall we averaged no less than 20 guys per session. The enthusiasm for the game is constantly growing. I see kids with sticks all the time.

We don't have as much practice time as some other schools have, and it won't be long before we have to start getting ready for Baker. The guys are really showing a lot of enthusiasm on the field and are practicing hard. Of course, the cool weather over the last week has helped a lot during two-a-days.

We're not seeing anybody really beating earnings estimates and that certainly is pouring cold water on any enthusiasm for an earnings-driven surprise rally.

We played with a lot more enthusiasm today, and we got after it.

We didn't play with much enthusiasm. We traveled halfway across the world to lay an egg.

We didn't play with any enthusiasm or energy. We don't have it every night. That comes from heart and a passion for what you're doing. We don't have enough of that right now. We're capable of it, but we're not there right now.

We're learning, we're growing, and we're getting better. We've got a lot of potential and a lot of enthusiasm. I really like that. I think we've put together a championship quality team.

We still feel the Jets should be in Queens. She's getting a lot of enthusiasm from people on the street to bring the Jets back ... It just seems to be more and more serious as time goes by.

Tomorrow is a potential statement game. If we are ready to go, it will be great game to watch. The only thing that concerns me is that they have more depth and experience, but I think enthusiasm will get us through.

We're at the stage where some of our more experienced players are injured, some have already been rested, so it's a great opportunity to bring a bit of youth and enthusiasm into the squad.

There are beer consumers who are passionate about skiing, snowboarding. They don't have the numbers that the NFL does, but their enthusiasm is just as passionate.

There is less enthusiasm to borrow and we think that is going to translate into lower consumer spending. In fact, 19 percent of Americans now say they are worried about making their monthly payments.

You look at the enthusiasm across all winter sports and the results they're getting -- I think all the teams and kids believe in themselves in a way they never have in this country before.

We were all impressed with the quality of their work and, perhaps more importantly, their enthusiasm to learn and work for as long as it took.

We delivered the messages we wanted to deliver. We had two main points - the enthusiasm of France for the games and the long-standing relations between France and Africa.

We worked on the 1-3-1 for three straight days this week and it paid off. It means a little something extra to go home with a win against such a great team. The enthusiasm of each shot is big when playing in such a hostile environment as we were today.

We didn't have a very big crowd, and there wasn't much enthusiasm about our opener. But we got off to a good start, and we got a win, but we had to savor it because we didn't get another one for a long time.

We believe, for the first time, this project is viable. We are getting nothing but enthusiasm from Warner Bros. ... Big actors all over town are wanting to make this movie. Our timing couldn't be better.

Wrought upon at length, you may say, by an enthusiasm and frenzy that could brook no control - I burst the tyrant bands, which held my sex in awe, and clandestinely, or by stealth, grasped an opportunity, which custom and the world seemed to deny, as a natural privilege.

The one thing that fills me with enthusiasm is to try, despite everything, to get nearer to those visions that seem so hard to express.

No farmer-sportsman group is stronger than the ties of mutual confidence and enthusiasm which bind its members.

We've never had a situation like this before. We had to know that he could play basketball and he could help us, even if it was for one game a week. When we saw that, the kid's attitude and enthusiasm made the decision easier.

Enthusiasm is the intoxication of earnestness.

The experience that night was fantastic. I think that's where most of my enthusiasm comes from. It was an amazing atmosphere that they created there. We had the benefit of having the L.A. Galaxy against one of the bigger Mexican teams, so there was a large Hispanic crowd, but the point there is they are passionate about soccer. The fans are there; I know they are there because I've seen it.

If you want to sell a steak, you can't just have the sizzle, you gotta have sauce.

Exaggerated passion combined with enthusiasm has the ingredients to make a prolific artist.

Enthusiasm is contagious. Start an epidemic.

If you're talking about crowd enthusiasm, it varies. I have a decent following in Australia so I like there. I'm interested in playing everywhere.

A single overstatement, wherever or however it occurs, diminishes the whole, and a carefree superlative has the power to destroy, for the reader, the object of the writer's enthusiasm.

As long as I can do something that I am passionate about and that I can really enjoy and the audience can enjoy. That is where my enthusiasm comes from.

There are very few good examples of effective, nurturing leadership that unlocks people's potential or even enthusiasm.

If unconditional love and genuine enthusiasm are present, praise isn't necessary. If they're absent, praise won't help.

If you ask me, most people have children just as their own enthusiasm about life begins to wane.

One must espouse some pursuit, taking it kindly at heart and with enthusiasm.

Enthusiasm imparts itself magnetically and fuses all into one happy and harmonious unity of feeling and sentiment.

Enthusiasm is essential to the successful attainment of any high endeavor.

Enthusiasm is a vital element toward the individual success of every man or woman.

Onstage, it's all just a heightened and more elaborate version of me. When you're standing onstage, your adrenaline is going, your enthusiasm is at full tilt, and the excitement helps elevate you're attitude. I've always wanted to be as close to myself offstage, being funny with my buddies, and that's what I've worked hard on - being authentic to who I really am.

I'm not lacking for enthusiasm as you can see, given that I have something like 65 canvases covered with paint and I'll be needing more since the place is quite out of the ordinary; so I'm going to order some more canvases...

Consider that this day ne'er dawns again.

True professional selling is simply sharing enthusiasm.

We can't thank our fans enough for the record support they showed. For all our clubs, a terrific season was made even better by the enthusiasm and encouragement our fans displayed night after night. We are deeply appreciative.

We come out with enthusiasm, and we look to come out and dominate. But we never look past anybody.

We are clearly facing a problem of demand, not supply. Computers and Internet service have never been cheaper, yet many households still show little enthusiasm for the technology.

We have been pointing to this game for our program, ... I think the (OSU fans making the trip) will be shocked at the enthusiasm and the vociferousness of the Hoosiers. They'll think, 'Where did these guys come from? They must have stayed up all night waiting for this game.'

We have good confidence and enthusiasm right now. Whenever you feel good about the way you?re playing, you have a chance to win.

We just happen to have everything going right now. We're playing with enthusiasm. These kids are buying into what we coach.

Why does a human body become deceased? The reason is that as long as the human body is not free from suffering, mind cannot be happy. If a man lacks enthusiasm, either his body or mind is in a deceased condition.... Now what saps the enthusiasm in man? If there is no enthusiasm, life becomes drudgery - a mere burden to be dragged. Nothing can be achieved if there is no enthusiasm. The main reason for this lack of enthusiasm on the part of a man is that an individual looses the hope of getting an opportunity to elevate himself. Hopelessness leads to lack of enthusiasm. The mind in such cases becomes deceased.... When is enthusiasm created? When one breaths an atmosphere where one is sure of getting the legitimate reward for one's labor, only then one feels enriched by enthusiasm and inspiration.

Thom's passion and enthusiasm for college football, combined with his big-game voice, made him the perfect choice. I am positive that college football fans from coast to coast will enjoy listening to him next January.

We are starting to see a little bit of a slowdown in the enthusiasm for housing as an investment.

My mother was someone that walked into a room and lit it up. She made friends easily and she communicated her enthusiasms with great joy. I always wanted to be more like my mother than I am. I loved and admired her very deeply.

There is real enthusiasm for peace but possibly not real enthusiasm for the necessary compromises. I would not advise on the specifics of the compromises. It's a complex matter.

There are hits and misses. It tempers our enthusiasm.

This shows that our law enforcers have yet to become serious about fighting corruption. In contrast, the people seem to have more enthusiasm to bring graft cases out into the open.

The players seem more into it. We have new coaches, enthusiasm. We want to see the new style; see if it works.

What she brings to the team, besides energy, enthusiasm and a full-of-life personality, is her experience --- under pressure, with fans, with crowds, and on a team.

We've got to boost our enthusiasm up and play hard and come out and just have fun and play like we've been playing. The last couple weeks we were prepared, and we were executing, and we just have to take that to the field from practice to the game.

With our compelling products, a rapidly developing installed base of new hardware, and consumer enthusiasm for video games, we increased our sales by 30 percent ... a record quarter for Electronic Arts.

Within the past 30 days, the public has shown tremendous enthusiasm toward the draft.

When we've got a group that's as enthusiastic as they are and that has the energy and desire to make something work, I want to make sure we tap into that, ... You don't get that kind of enthusiasm very often.

We are excited at what this unique marriage between the world of sports and entertainment can bring to our high-profile sports properties, ... Justin's interest and enthusiasm not only in the NBA, but in all sports should help provide our broadcasts with a new, fresh approach.

We are excited about the earnings growth achieved in the first half of the year, but temper our enthusiasm for the second half purely because we face strong comparisons resulting from last year's solid performance.

First day, a lot of enthusiasm, guys running around and having a lot of fun. And enthusiasm with the coaches. There's a lot of teaching going on. A great start today.

Expectations of further Fed rate increases haven't peaked yet, while rate hikes by the Bank of Japan are a long way off. Along with Japanese investors continuing enthusiasm for overseas assets, that will likely push up the dollar in coming weeks.

Fact is, Carl is a young man of great potential and enthusiasm. He's on a learning curve that's straight up and it'd be more likely he'd have a great result this year than it was him having a great result last year. He doesn't need to focus on not losing, he doesn't need to focus on hanging on, he just needs to go out and do what's natural, which is what got him where he is.

But, perhaps, it's where his greatness lies. He has been the most humble servant of the Indian cricket as he kept on chugging on without complaining. There came many despairing moments in his long and distinguished career, but he did not let it affect him. His enthusiasm is exemplary. He is as enthusiastic today as he was years back.

But one has to balance the enthusiasm with some realism about what it takes to make it in tennis, which is a truly global sport. It's the old adage of if you can't win at home in your own conditions, there's not much chance of you winning away.

but none of them can engender the enthusiasm and the ability to raise money. ... None of them have the record that I have of actually being in the chair, making the tough decisions and standing up for what you believe and paying a price.

The governor is never particularly enthusiastic about raising any tax.

turn against themselves and consider their hopes as having been childish--their enthusiasm and, above all, their devotion absurd.

While the US trade deficit showed an unexpected improvement in February, any lasting market enthusiasm was firmly misplaced. Energy prices continue to rise while China remains resistant to further currency flexibility.

We all thought it was very fitting to bring that piece in for the first concert. There's been an extraordinary enthusiasm among the artists and board members about getting this season started which has been wonderful to see.

We all know how it feels to lose and we don't like losing. I'm pretty sure we'll work hard and have more composure and enthusiasm in the next game.

There is no reason for Italy not to look towards the future with enthusiasm. We have our problems, but we will solve them, believing that we have all that we need to be able to do so; talent, capital and the attention of the international community.

There is so much enthusiasm among us and around us,

We had a good practice. I was pleased. The enthusiasm and execution were pretty good.

This week there are a couple of changes to our tight five. The overall desire is to make sure we have heaps of energy in that area and to show a bit more enthusiasm this week.

We have 22 players who were involved in the Rugby World Cup last year and five new guys who will add talent and enthusiasm to the squad.

We want to duplicate enthusiasm and team energy,

To get off to a good start, we needed everybody in, including our draft picks. We wanted to get the new guys and the young guys familiar with what we are doing, ... Really, we wanted the enthusiasm taking off from where it was last year, so it was a key thing that we got everybody into camp on time.

To have a tournament of this magnitude at a facility we feel is the best in the country is very exciting. Knowing and appreciating the commitment and enthusiasm the staff and the members hold toward the event, it makes us feel very comfortable that it will become a very special tournament.

We tend to get more inquiries right after the Olympics. Kids get excited by what they see on TV, but at that point it's usually late in the season and the enthusiasm cools down.

We were physical and we played with enthusiasm. That's what I liked. But we've got to get a lot better. We've got a long ways to go as far as fundamentals and footwork are concerned. But a lot of guys made some good plays and we had a great team effort.

We feel we will get a better performance from Webster. It's a form issue. He has got his enthusiasm back and has been playing very well for Edinburgh.

We are trying to turn this program around so there is a great deal of enthusiasm with all of the kids. Fortunately they are all pushing each other.

We're going to be a part of the biggest upset in Pennsylvania history. I believe all the energy and enthusiasm is on our side of the race.

Vanderbilt might have won Friday but they were not going to have more enthusiasm and intensity than us (Saturday). We were fired up.

Van Buren is a senior-laden team with several key players back. They've got a new coach, and I'm sure they're playing with a lot of enthusiasm right now.

You get enthusiasm from one core group of people, they go out and drum up support and enthusiasm in the community and you get the ball rolling and it's infectious, that's how people make things happen,

Would you like to be a brilliant conversationalist? Just give your natural enthusiasm free reign and say whatever comes into your head. Your rashness will be taken for extraordinary courage.

To watch fear and apathy turn to enthusiasm is very exciting.

This will turn out to be very good year for rugby, especially with the enthusiasm and determinations of local players in the squad.