"I hear a lot of talk, but no one ever steps up to the plate".
"You always hear people talk about how we're not getting the athletes into the sport, but no one ever steps up and says that money has a hell of a lot to do with it".
If you don't ever step up to the plate, you never know how you'll swing.
"This is history for Little Red, McLeann says, "This is the first time that a family has ever stepped up like this".
You probably know Bassett better as co-owner of seminal re-edits label Black Cock, or as proprietor of the legendary Sarcastic parties, or as one of the brains behind the legendary Tonka Hi-Fi crew, or as part of swamp-rock demigods Map of Africa, or maybe, just maybe, as DJ Harvey, one of the finest selectors to ever step up to the platters.
In fact, he has a hard time believing that any batter has ever stepped up to the plate intending to be hit: "I mean, who in their right mind would want to try to do that?" He said he hasn't yet discussed the finer points with Baylor, the reigning champ.
The second reason, which also partially answers why no prominent House Democrat has ever stepped up to take on Pelosi, is that she's a very good fundraiser.
The town has been gasping ever since, with the police stepping up patrols, the elementary school sending cautionary letters home with students, and neighbors of Mr. Guay's host, the Rev. David Pinckney, seeking weapons.
"Look, nobody ever has to worry about Oklahoma stepping up to compete," Castiglione said.
