Quotes about countdown (16 Quotes)


    We didn't want to come up with a Top 10 list or a countdown. The History Channel is not going to tell the world what the 10 most important days are. That's not what this is about.



    The countdown has begun but the only people who need to be aware of it are the minority of those with chip and pin cards who are not using their pins and they really need to get ready if they want to be sure of using their card after February 14th. If a cardholder is unsure of their pin they should contact their card company now who will issue a reminder. If a cardholder is finding it difficult to remember their pin they can change it to a more memorable number at any cash machine. And if they find that their card has become locked they should contact their card company who will advise them on how to unlock it.



    It's the most electrifying thing in the world. Anyone who plays the game of basketball as a kid growing up, you always do the countdown in the playground - five, four - and try to make a miraculous shot. I think tonight it was one of those days in the park, counting down and throwing up a wild shot and it's going in.

    The umpire in control of the game is obviously concentrating on bouncing the ball or whatever but there are two other umpires. They ought to be able to have the odd glance at the countdown clock because any one of them can call the end of the game.


    Tony made no attempt to pretend that what (then-chief U.N. weapons inspector) Hans Blix might report would make any difference to the countdown to invasion,



    We've talked to Michael, who explained the situation to us the way he did to the AP, and we will continue to talk with Michael. But you can expect to see him on 'Monday Night Countdown' on Monday evening.

    Despite the common assumption that New Year's Eve is a wall-to-wall party, this poll finds that most people will be safe at home celebrating with friends and family, with the Times Square countdown in the background.


    I am 55 years old now. It takes three years to write one book. I don't know how many books I will be able to write before I die. It is like a countdown. So with each book I am praying - please let me live until I am finished.




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