NOTABLE QUOTABLES

“When you’ve got a building so far removed from reality, people have a

chance to transport themselves through a time machine -- as they walk

down the pier, it’s like they enter a different era.”

-- Doug Cavanaugh, founder of Ruby’s, on why the ‘40s-style diner was

so lucky to make its start on the Balboa Pier 20 years ago

“We had a problem with swarms of bees that were trying to inhabit a

tower. That was probably the most interesting thing.”

-- Jim Turner, a captain with Newport Beach Lifeguards, on how things

went at the beach during the usually busy Fourth of July weekend

“We paid a dear price for this money, and we need to make sure it is

being used in the most effective manner possible.”

-- Karen Robinson, Costa Mesa councilwoman, on the City Council’s plan

to add a few safeguarding measures to protect the principle of the $2

million promised by the Segerstroms to schools as part of the Home Ranch

development agreement

“We’re still allowed to have fun here, so let’s keep that alive.”--

Steve Bromberg, Newport Beach councilman, during a discussion about

creating a policy of formal controls on private fireworks shows that

receive city permits

“I think the Brown Act is ridiculous, but it is in effect and if we

have to go by it then the foundations should also.”

-- Chris Steel, Costa Mesa councilman, on whether foundations should

be ruled by the state’s open-government laws

“I’ve learned that you have to be resourceful and have to have more

courage than I thought to face big winds and big waves. I’ve just been an

accountant all my life. This is what people dream about when they sit at

their desks all day.”

-- Fred Cotsworth, on coming back with the last leg of Orange Coast

College’s Alaska Eagle’s trip to Antarctica. He sailed with the ship from

Hawaii to Newport Beach.

“With a 72-hour period, we kind of go from an empty container to being

a mini-city here.”

Steve Beazley, deputy general manager of the Orange County Fair, on

preparing for the fair’s opening day Friday