“I ran on my legislative record, not my driving record.”
–Ohio State Rep. Larry Householder, who hopes to become the next speaker despite revelations that he has had four alcohol-related convictions, including two for driving under the influence.
“No drinking ho would do this sober?”
–An aspiring participant in the first “Running of the Bulls–Texas Style,” held in Jarrell, Tex., who was surprised to be barred from the event because he showed up carrying a can of beer.
“I have to say, I didn’t know whether I should be that woman, because when you’re the first to do something . . . you have to try to do it well, or you might be the last.”
–Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who had reservations about being the first female on the court when she was nominated by President Reagan in 1981.
