Quotes About Chicago

The decision came from the publisher. It certainly was cleared by Chicago. And then they come out with these fine sounding words about relation to readers and their obligation. It has nothing to do with that.

Out in L.A., things relax even further than they do in Chicago. There's such a looseness to it, and there's a potentially refreshing advantage to that.

I grew up in Chicago, so hip-hop has always been a part of my life.

My home is in Chicago, but I have an apartment in Los Angeles.

There's nothing like doing a show at home. When you do a show in Chicago, there's just a certain love that you don't feel anywhere else; it's like home base.

In my hometown of Chicago, I'm kind of a medium deal.

I was 14 when the Democratic convention in my hometown of Chicago erupted into violence. It was a tough year.

I was actually born in Baltimore! Although I moved away when I was quite young and consider Chicago to be my hometown, Baltimore is sentimental to me, and I still keep in touch with family friends I knew as a little girl.

I ain't expect it. I just expected to be Chicago famous - 'hood famous. I ain't expect to be outside-of-Chicago famous.

House is a big part of the rhythm in Chicago. I don't care if you're the most hood gangbanger - you understand house.

I was 10 years old, and I went to the Marigold Arena in Chicago, and I was hooked, just like that.

I think Chicago's kind of a comedy hub, and I think it always has been.

My competition keeps me driven. My family and son and being home in Chicago keeps me humble, and my fans. They're the reason why I'm going hard and making sure everyone knows how to say my name.

Jackie's words stuck with me: Way things are with your mother, you're better in Chicago. How much more of a sign did I need to leave Wind Gap? I wondered exactly why she and Adora had fallen out. Had to be more than a forgotten greeting card. I made a mental note to drop by Jackie's when she was less looped. If she ever was. Then again, I was hardly the one to frown on a drinker

We've got to win a championship and bring a World Series trophy back to Chicago.

Getting to be in Chicago when the Cubs won the World Series was one of the most magical experiences I think I've ever had in a city.

I remember hearing the song when I was 12 or 14 in - it must have been in Chicago, 'cause we didn't have a radio on the farm, and it was during the second World War. I had three brothers in that war who went overseas.

I was raised in a house on the far South Side of Chicago, in a development erected on a landfill made from slag and other industrial by-products a few years after World War II.

Chicago is a world-class culinary center. We need to guard that reputation and status.

With a rich history, a world-class interdisciplinary program, and a vibrant student experience, I can't think of a better location to continue my own lifelong learning than the University of Chicago.

Moving our headquarters to Chicago is another significant step in our journey to build a better McDonald's. This world-class environment will continue to drive business momentum by getting us even closer to customers, encouraging innovation and ensuring great talent is excited about where they work.

I am from the West Side of Chicago. I have been looking over my shoulder my whole life. I am not worried about a death threat.

I'd studied dance in Chicago every summer end taught it all winter, and I was well-rounded. I wasn't worried about getting a job on Broadway. In fact, I got one the first week.

Chicago sounds rough to the maker of verse. One comfort we have - Cincinnati sounds worse.