A center-cut, no-fat review of what was said this past week by folks the world over and right at home
By Quotations captured and compiled with care by Cynthia Vazquez.
“Had it not been for her, I think that the whole subject of the environment might not have been introduced to the public stage in just the way it was and just the time it was.” — Harry Middleton, retired director of the LBJ Library and Museum, on Lady Bird Johnson’s contribution to American history. The former first lady died Wednesday at the age of 94.
“They should just leave you alone during the summer, or at least, not give you homework.” — 15-year-old Samohi sophomore Vanika Palmatier, on having responsibilities during the summer break “We like to lock the doors at night and wander around naked.” — Soccer star David Beckham, joking in a W magazine interview as to why he and wife Victoria lack live-in help “This is not a popularity contest. You are dealing with people’s lives, money and time.” — Attorney Ken Kutcher, speaking on behalf of his client, Mark Woollen, who wants to build an addition to a turn-of-the-century Bungalow and is receiving resistance from the Landmarks Commission “I wouldn’t do anything that would cause holes in your brain or your nasal cavity. Call me Texan, but I don’t think of marijuana like that.” — Singer Kelly Clarkson on not smoking marijuana, though she ate a marijuana cookie in Amsterdam “I don’t like your music. I don’t like your dancing. And I would never carry your f----- umbrella.” — A response to rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ help wanted ad seeking an assistant. He hopes to hire a fan.
“To perform on a tennis court is to keep with tradition.” — Shakespeare Santa Monica founder John Farmanesch-Bocca on how this summer’s performances connect with original Shakespearean performances “What’s wrong with this town?!” — Actress Rose McGowan’s reaction to meeting 14-year-old paparazzo, Austin, outside a restaurant as he took her picture
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 14, 2007. Read the original PDF.