But he said he's so excited now that the wait doesn't seem to matter.
He said that while he was excited the news was also tinged with sadness that his friend Hughes never saw the prize come to fruition and that its administrator Lois Beeson also recently passed away.
Mr Spittal said he was excited to be part of a "new chapter" for Cleveland Police.
Colin Russell from the States Tenants Forum Panel said he was excited about the plans.
Despite this Ian Freer, assistant editor of movie magazine Empire, said he was excited by Mr Sorkin's approach.
Barker said he was excited to be joining a club with such a big support and proud history.
In a statement, Harris said he was excited to be back hosting the Tonys, adding: "The show will rock!"
William Burdett Coutts, Assembly director, said he was excited about George Square because it is a "very interesting environment".
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Dennis said he was excited about the prospects of his new driver line-up of Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya.
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Mr Oliver said he was excited about the partnership with Moy Park.
Brin said he was excited see what the Menlo Park, Calif.
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Historian Peter Stead, who is a retired Swansea University lecturer and was on the panel which chose Liverpool as City of Culture, said he was excited by Swansea Bay's bid.
De Kock, who will be captain on the field of play even if Hill is also playing, said he was excited about the prospects of building on Saracens' encouraging displays of last season.
For example, Blagojevich said he was excited to meet two of his childhood heroes at the convention, namely Adam West and Burt Ward, who played Batman and Robin, respectively, on the 1960s TV show.
Linnington said that because the system is new, it remains to be seen whether it will be a major help in battle, but he said he was excited about the capabilities it gives him.
But the company's chief executive, James Schiro, said he was "excited" about signing up Mr Blair.
Cllr Dyfed Edwards, Gwynedd council's leader, said he was "excited" by the prospect of a prison.
Mr Hemingway said he was "excited about bringing a new vibrant life to an iconic British seaside institution".
Dr Bryce Vissel, from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, said he was "excited" by the research.
Perez was involved in trade rumors during the offseason, but said he's excited about playing for new Indians manager Terry Francona.
In his remarks, Pettis said he has been excited to see the many ways people have used 3-D printers to enhance their lives.
Talking in New York on Friday, Pavin congratulated his predecessor Azinger on a job "very well done" and said he was very excited.
Bishop Julian Dobbs of the traditionalist Convocation of Anglicans in North America, said he was "excited" by Justin Welby's experience and engagement with the church in Nigeria.
The 38-year-old adventurer said he was "super excited" to visit Scouts in the Isle of Man.
Russell Levinson, general manager of Movieworld in Queens, said he was "very excited" with the court ruling Monday.
Keith Williams, Swindon Borough Council cabinet member for leisure, said he was "very excited" the pool was finally reopening.
But Dr George Carey said he was "enormously excited" by the zone after touring it for an hour with his wife on Wednesday.
Lead designer Jay Wilson said he hoped fans would be excited by the new version.
But he said the doctor was "pretty excited" and "very happy" with how the epidural was administered.
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