114 Quotes by Howie Long

When I left for Milford I was in the 10th grade and had never read a book from cover to cover. From the fifth grade on I felt if you studied intently something was wrong. The coolest kid in class was regarded as the leader and you fell in behind him or you were frowned upon... and whatever else that entailed.

I know I'm lucky to be where I am.

I enjoy what I do on the field. In fact, I need it. But I don't have a problem separating my on-field life from my off-field life.

I have this dying desire to be on top. I'm paranoid about it. It's almost a sickness.

I think people have a different perception of me than what I am. I think they get me confused with Lyle Alzado.

Growing up in Charlestown, we didn't have money, but we weren't poor either.

If wives or girlfriends are knowledgeable about sports, it only benefits their relationships. It's all about give-and-take negotiations, like saying, 'I'll see 'Unforgiven' if you'll see 'The Bridges of Madison County.'

Run into other people for 20 years, you're gonna have pain. But I'd do it all again... It's like I say to my kids: 'Good things that happen are often a byproduct of a sacrifice you've made.'

I was sick a lot, and doctors told my grandmother I'd never grow up to be big and strong. Isn't that ironic?