And then, at some point, we looked back to find the parent wasn't right there, but up the street, growing smaller, cheering us on, because we were somehow peddling on our own.
As John Sercombe, the course clerk, set the competitors off for the 1.5-mile race, the buzz in the air grew with cheers and whoops.
Having success, trying to figure out a way to monetize everything, trying to have the courage to let something live and grow -- Cheers was the least rated show on television, and somebody gave it time and let it grow, and it became a successful show".
"And the third thing we need to do is we need to rise up and we need to turn this country around," Cruz said, to a growing rumble of cheers.
Ever the showman, Martínez revitalized the fans — and tortured Marlins starter Rick VandenHurk — by fouling off five consecutive two-strike pitches, the cheers growing louder with each foul, before striking out on the 12th pitch of an at-bat.
Eaton, from nearby Wilmington, Del., grew up cheering for the Flyers, especially Mark Howe.
The sculptors, many of whom grew up cheering for their subjects, say baseball was the sport best suited for statues.
Simmons, until now relatively restrained, grew giddy, cheering loudly as Dirk Nowitzki reeled off a few quick baskets for the Mavericks.
The Mets left the game in the hands of their ace, the boy from the Jersey Shore who grew up cheering for Tom Seaver.
"But to do it with the Rangers, a team I grew up cheering for, going to games at the Garden, it's hard to put into words".
