“If you saw Queen Elizabeth it would be amazing, she came from another planet. She was so attractive in what she was wearing.”
Some moments stop you in your tracks. These quotes try to put words to that feeling — the sense of wonder, surprise, or awe that shows up when life exceeds your expectations. They come from scientists, artists, athletes, and ordinary people who saw something extraordinary and refused to let it pass without comment.
“It was amazing to me that, all of a sudden, I was hearing my music on the radio and coming out of cars.”
“If you saw Queen Elizabeth it would be amazing, she came from another planet. She was so attractive in what she was wearing.”
“It is amazing that people who think we cannot afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, and medication somehow think that we can afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, medication and a government bureaucracy to administer it.”
“My father opened a restaurant. It's so amazing... it's so freaking delicious, but I'm telling you I gain five pounds every time I go in there.”
“I hope I'm not a tourist attraction - I'm sure that they come here really because St. Andrews is just amazing, a beautiful place.”
“I imagine my children are going to save me from my vanity and be my passion and fill whatever fears I have of the amazing time I'm having right now being gone.”
“Every now and then, I have blissful moments of thanking God for all the amazing things that are happening. When I leave the White House after just meeting Obama or when I see my face on the cover of 'Rolling Stone' or when I meet someone who tells me that their daughter is inspired by me, those are moments that are incredibly joyful.”
“Most actors want to sink their teeth into amazing material.”
“Brains don't really smell, but what's amazing about the brain is that it's almost like scrambled eggs or soft tofu, almost like a gel. The brain controls so much of what we do, but you could put your finger right through it.”
“Politically, Obama's amazing streak of self-destructing opponents who have lain beneath his feet during his unlikely political career appears to be holding.”
“I've got some incredible fans actually - so loyal and they make me birthday cards and Christmas cards. I got this package of poems and artwork based around the songs. They've got this thing called 'Floetry' where they all have to put in artwork. They've set up their own competitions and stuff which is kind of amazing.”
“I have experienced some amazing food! Yet when I think about the most luxurious and exquisite meals I have had, visions of simple food made from a few natural ingredients are what most excite me.”
“If I can inspire people by showing that following a dream by working hard and being determined is possible, it's amazing.”
“The magic kit we developed with Idea Village is an extraordinary success in 40,000 stores across America. The TV commercial we shot for it has produced amazing results - unbelievable.”
“Growing up in New York has influenced my style so much, and I have an amazing relationship with my stylist, Estee Stanley. We have so much fun with the whole process. She picks out dresses, I try things on and play dress up, and we get creative to see what works.”
“I am indeed amazed when I consider how weak my mind is and how prone to error.”