Re: Inspirational movies, quotes

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com)
Date: Mon Jul 25 2005 - 13:34:01 EDT


> Traci Pearson wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi all,
>> I just finished watching "The Replacements," one of my favorite
>> movies. Granted, it's fiction, but it still inspires me, not just in
>> life but in racing (and is racing not a metaphor for life?).
>>
>> The movie also has one of my favorite sports quotes: "Pain heals,
>> chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever." (Do guys did scars? Cuz if
>> they don't, I may be screwed...)
>>
>> So, I thought I'd ask all of you what your most inspirational sports
>> movies and quotes were. In my movie cabinet, I've also got "Cool
>> Runnings," "Mystery, Alaska," and my absolute favorite, "Gumball
>> Rally." On my personal list I'd also include "Rudy."
>>
>> I couldn't be paid enough to put "Driven" on my list.
>>
>> So, what turns you people on to out there and do your best, no matter
>> what? What quotes keep you going when it seems everything is going to
>> crap?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Traci
>>

I am pretty partial to Full Metal Jacket. When I find myself
unmotivated, I just think "What would GySgt Hartman say to me now?" It
works like a charm...



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