SAY AGAIN

A collection of the best quotes from recent news stories.

“You won’t be able to show your art without controversy. I think [the

proposed arts center] needs to be separated from the library board and

arts commission.”

-- Norma Glover, Newport Beach city councilwoman, questioning the

feasibility of a publicly run arts center.

“This year my brother is sick, and we weren’t going to have a very good

holiday. I’m very happy now.”

-- Maribel Lara, after receiving food for Thanksgiving at the Shalimar

Learning Center.

“This was very out of the ordinary. We don’t have too many of these.”

-- Doug Fletcher, Newport Beach police lieutenant, on a pair of armed

robberies last Monday night.

“It’s a good day to make money. And it’s only going to get busier.”

-- Charles Goolsby, a Sky Cap at John Wayne Airport, on the day before

Thanksgiving.

“We’re very bullish about the holiday season. As of October, business was

7% ahead of last year, and I think we’ll see further improvement.”

-- Debra Gunn Downing, marketing director for South Coast Plaza, on the

center’s expectations for this year.