”Seeing a woman candidate go from one end of this country to the other discussing issues and not fainting proved a lot.”
-Potential presidential candidate Rep. Patricia Schroeder (D., Colo.), on the doors opened by Geraldine Ferraro in her 1984 race for vice president.
”There are very few things left in the world today that are worth going out and doing a television special on.”
-John Joslyn, founder of Westgate Productions, defending the firm`s plans to produce a two-hour TV extravaganza centering on the opening of a safe from the Titanic.
”The NFL is going GQ. On a football field, I like to look like I`m going to war. Now I`m going to look like I`m on my way to a Beverly Hills function.”
-Los Angeles Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes, known for his unkempt attire as well as rugged play, on the National Football League uniform regulations banning such Hayes hallmarks as half-jerseys and cut-off pants.
”City kids are a real hoot. It`s not like we get all googoo-eyed when we see a skyscraper for the first time.”
-Springfield area teenager Julie Olsen, on the wonder Chicago teens express when visiting the livestock area at the Illinois State Fair.
”We filled each other`s lives like two pieces of a puzzle. I gave him warmth. He gave me style.”
-Comedian Joan Rivers, on the suicide death of her husband, Edgar Rosenberg.
”I don`t need a husband. I need a wife.”
-Actress Joan Collins, vowing she will never marry again after her stormy divorce from Swedish rock performer Peter Holm.
