Johan Quotes

A boycott of Danish goods is by definition a boycott of European goods. We do not consider a boycott of any kind a good means to react. - Johannes Laitenberger

[We have only still photographs of Elvis before he appeared with the then-reigning TV variety shows run by Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan. Director Kim Hubbard, costumer Jimmy Johansmeyer and lighting designer Joel Rand Pape have studied those carefully, getting Evans up on his toes in white loafers, tilting back with microphone in hand, with all the authentic Eisenhower-era jackets and blazers. Evans doesn't get to the white jump suit or gold lame until the second act. He dons black leather only for one number,] I Can't Help Falling in Love With You. ... Ooh, now that's what I've been waiting for. I like that. - Ben Evans

[USDA will re-enroll acres that have contracts expiring through 2010,
including 16 million acres set to expire in 2007. Re-enrollment contracts
will be
offered for acres that] provide the highest level of environmental benefit... The vast majority of contracts that are not re-enrolled will
be offered extensions. - Mike Johanns

[Twins lefty Johan Santana throws a 94-mile-an-hour fastball and a slider that falls off a table, but it's his wicked changeup that has thrust him into the upper echelon of major league pitchers -- and to the top of this week's SI Players poll.] It's good because he's [always] got the same speed with his arm. Same motion, ... Some guys slow down a little bit, but he doesn't. It looks like a fastball. - Derek Jeter

[That's partly because the starting pitching has been much improved (17-9, 4.30 ERA) since the All-Star break. The most consistent pitcher of late has been lefthander Johan Santana, who was 4-2 with a 2.83 ERA since taking a permanent spot in the rotation on July 11. To help the Twins' other starters, who were frequently overthrowing, Anderson instructed them to throw only in the lower half of the strike zone during bullpen sessions between starts. He told them that he wants to see the catchers' mitts moving downward to receive every pitch during those workouts.] If they're constantly throwing to the glove in the bullpen... then go into a game with the adrenaline [pumping], everything they throw [will go high in the strike zone]. - Rick Anderson

[His performance was a remarkable turnaround by a man whose life has been defined by a remarkable turnaround, his recovery from cancer. Yes, Armstrong won this race a year ago, but just barely, by 61 seconds. Although Ullrich crashed in the final time trial -- taking out a row of hay bales in the pouring rain -- it was the Texan who appeared to be on the slippery slope. His powers seemed to be waning.] It was a very serious wake-up call, ... I think he took a few things for granted last year. - Johan Bruyneel

(Woodford) stepped up for Staunton River. She really hurt us with her 3-point shooting. - Erin Johannes