I’m not a military general, a business guru, not a philosopher or author. It’s only me.
VIN SCULLYI try to call the play as quickly as I possibly can and then shut up and let the crowd roar because, to me, the crowd is the most wonderful thing in the whole world when it’s making noise.
More Vin Scully Quotes
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Don’t let the winds blow your dreams away… or steal your faith in God.
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If I categorized home runs that I’ve seen, without a doubt the monumental one is Henry’s. But I’ve seen a lot of classic, great home runs. Gibson’s was probably the most theatrical home run I’ve ever seen.
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I’m going to sit back, light up, and hope I don’t chew the cigarette to pieces.
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I’ve told several writers this, and, again, I get back to it, but if you want to make God smile, tell him your plans.
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Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamppost: for support, not illumination.
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Good is not good when better is expected.
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I don’t like to be alone, but I do cherish the moments that I’m alone with a good book.
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In all honesty, once you become a professional, number one, you’re no longer a fan. I don’t root for the Dodgers, really. I just try to do the game as best I can. And the winning and the losing will take care of itself.
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As long as you live keep smiling because it brightens everybody’s day.
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To be honest, I’ve never been interested in how many games I’ve done and seen. It doesn’t mean anything to anybody. All I know is I’m eternally grateful for having been allowed to work so many games.
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That really is my trademark. Day to day, week in, week out. If something happens and the crowd roars, I shut up.
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Losing feels worse than winning feels good.
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It’s a wonderful feeling being a bridge to the past and unite generations.
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When I was very small, maybe 8 years old, we had a big radio that stood on four legs, and it had a cross piece underneath it, and I used to take a pillow and crawl under the radio.
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It’s easier to pick off a fast runner than to pick off a lazy runner.
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