Imposing Quotes

And of that dozen, 115 Savannah Road is by far the most imposing, with its size, mansard roof, three stories of height and a unique tower. - Ralph Richardson

After I realized that I wasn't going to get any acting work, I thought I would try nightclubs. And I got hired immediately at a very fancy supper club. But three nights later I was let go. The manager told me that I was so tall, so imposing, so obviously in charge that nobody was going to believe me... so he said I should try comedy... and I've been hooked ever since. - Beatrice Arthur

After April 17, if you still owe money, we will start imposing a penalty for not paying or filing by April 17. - Ken Vargas

A state that suppresses all freedom of speech, and which by imposing the most terrible punishments, treats each and every attempt at criticism, however morally justified, and every suggestion for improvement as plotting to high treason, is a state that breaks an unwritten law. - Kurt Huber

[Sotero kept quiet, worrying that her family would be targeted. But she found comfort in numbers at last week's rally, organized by Tucson's Border Action Network. In August 2004, BAN hosted a community forum where anger simply erupted.] People had been afraid to speak out... They fear repercussions; they fear being targeted, because (the Border Patrol) is so dominant and so imposing in their communities, where they're told they don't have any rights. - Jennifer Allen

[EU sanctions] would affect U.S. importers [those products] first. But if the EU retaliates [by imposing its own trade tariffs] it could hurt any company [in the import-export business]. We don't know which categories they would choose to sanction. - Lee Greenbaum

[As for Selig possibly imposing public acknowledgement of his] mistakes ... Whatever he needs. He is the boss. - Pete Rose

[All agree on two things: It's about one determined man imposing his will on another.] It's one of those things that you can learn to do it well... but you're born to do it great. - Randy Cross