Roddy Piper

The bottom line is, don't be a lifer. Get in, get a business, get five years of what you can, and get out. What happens is they start listening to the promoters, 'You'll get the next main event.' And then, all of a sudden, you become a lifer. That's the kiss of death there. Get in shape, go in, get the money, get out, and have a wonderful life.

Canadian Athlete

Alex Honnold

Dirtbag' is just the term we use, like a 'gnarly dude' in surfing. Within the climbing culture, it means being a committed lifer: someone who has embraced a minimalist ethic in order to rock climb. It basically means you're a homeless person by choice.

American Athlete

Carrie Preston

By the time I was twelve, I had started my own theater company and was doing plays in the backyard and the front yard and all over the neighborhood, so, you know, I was definitely a lifer even back when I was 10.

American Actress

Evan Daugherty

I never really knew that I would be a lifer of strong female characters, but that seems to be the drops I'm being given, and I'm very happy for them. Hopefully, 'Divergent' will be the next thing.

American Writer

B. J. Armstrong

I'm what you would term a lifer. Basketball is what I love. It doesn't matter where I'm doing it or in what position I'm doing it. I just love contributing to the game.

Fred Savage

I wasn't some sort of ingenue. I always saw myself as a lifer in this industry, and working as an actor on 'Wonder Years' was a first act.

American Actor

Steven Crowder

As someone who comes from a family of lifers (along with my wife), I just want to say, flat out... Marriage is a really good deal.

Canadian Actor

Ken Jeong

I'll never leave 'Community,' no matter what. You're either a lifer, or you're not.

Neil Finn

I'm a lifer, yeah... I can honestly say I'm a lifer.

New Zealander Musician

Simon Kinberg

English Writer

Refers to a long-term dedication, whether to a job or due to a prison sentence.

Life Commitment

When related to prison, 'lifer' can have a negative or heavy feeling, signaling no release.

Negative Connotation

In work context, being a 'lifer' can suggest dependability and loyalty to an employer.

Job Loyalty

For bird enthusiasts, a 'lifer' marks a significant personal achievement.

Birdwatching Milestone

Spotting a 'lifer' causes excitement and pride among birders.

Excitement Trigger

Birders often keep personal records, where 'lifers' are proudly noted.

Personal Records

 a couple people dragged out in handcuffs and dogs brought through there's million ways to get in trouble and more if he's lucky one of the lifers will

Kids Behind Bars PIPE...

 life without the possibility of parole. For us lifers, as we call ourselves, our only chance for release is through commutation,

Lifer