When I lost my record deal, and my phone wasn't ringing, I realized that I had to reassess who Vesta was and figure out what was going wrong. I knew it wasn't my singing ability. So it had to be that I was expendable because I didn't have the right look. Vesta Williams abilitydealexpendable share on social
When I lost my rifle, the Army charged me 85 dollars. That is why in the Navy the Captain goes down with the ship. Dick Gregory armycaptaincharge Change image and share on social
When I lost my weight, I went and bought about 15 different types of underwear to see what would look good on my new body. It's exciting! Richard Simmons bodybuyexcit Change image and share on social
When I lost the sight of my eye and faced the prospect of going blind, my sight was saved by the NHS. Gordon Brown blindeyeface Change image and share on social
When I lost the use of my hi-hat and bass drum legs, I became basically a singer. I was a drummer who did a bit of singing, and then I became a singer who did a bit of percussion. Robert Wyatt basbasicallybite Change image and share on social
When I lost the Wimbledon 2012 final, I didn't know if I'd ever win a slam. Andy Murray finalloseslam Change image and share on social
When I love a book, I really love a book. You don't get that very often. Nina Jacobson booklove Change image and share on social
When I love a novel I've read, I want to reread it - in part, to see how it was constructed. John Irving constructhavelove Change image and share on social
When I love, I do it without counting. I give myself entirely. And each time, it is the grand love of my life. Brigitte Bardot countgivegrand Change image and share on social