Most people can't talk as fast as I do. I'm not proud of that. That's God-given. Chick Hearn fastgodpeople Change image and share on social
Radio is the art form of sports casting. If you're any good, you can do a great job on radio. Chick Hearn artcastform Change image and share on social
My work is a love for me; I'd do it for free, but don't tell my bosses. Chick Hearn bossfreelove Change image and share on social
Anybody who doesn't think I want the Lakers to win is a fool. But I'm no homer. Chick Hearn foolhomerlaker Change image and share on social
I do something that I don't think anyone else does. I warm up before a game. Baseball and basketball players warm up, so why shouldn't the announcer warm up? Chick Hearn announcerbaseballbasketball Change image and share on social
I always like to pretend two things: one, I'm sitting in the seat beside you watching the game together. I'll say, 'Wasn't that a great shot? Boy, it sure was.' The other thing I do is pretend I'm talking to people who are non-sighted. I try to create a word picture. I get more mail from blind people thanking me. Chick Hearn blindboycreate share on social
I've got to be right on top of the action, or else all those people watching the game will say, 'This guy's not very good.' Chick Hearn actiongamegood Change image and share on social
You can't please everybody all the time, but you can please a majority. Chick Hearn majoritytime Change image and share on social