"I dont know that the United States is Gods Country, but the church has been so strong here, and because of its influence, we hold life to be sacred and we believe that individuals have dignity. This is part of our legacy."

“I'm not afraid of who I am. I'm not afraid to tell the world who I am. I'm Michael Sam, I'm a college graduate, I'm African-American and I'm gay.”

Source : "Mizzou's Michael Sam says he's gay". Interview with Chris Connelly, www.espn.com. February 11, 2014.

“A lot of fun stuff happens when you go out on a bike compared to when you're in a car. You're more in the environment. It's enjoyable. Even when It's raining It's still fun.”

“Juggling work and parental responsibilities is no easy task, but I'm trying my best and just like everything else there are good days and there are bad days.”

Source : "Emmy, Vol. 9", published by Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 1987.

“I think the way kids create is so inspiring. They're drawing a picture? They love the picture they drew; they're not tortured about it.”

“zoegirl: have u named the chicks? SnowAngel:yes, but i keep getting them mixed up. so now i call all of them "squishy." they're the collective squishy. zoegirl: *r* they squishy? SnowAngel: when you squeeze them,yes. but not in a yucky way. SnowAngel: they're growing on me, the little squishies. altho 1 of them pooped on my pillow. zoegirl: u let them on your bed? SnowAngel: they like it when i bounce them.”

“I've never had paparazzi follow me and I rarely get recognised. I dress like a tramp when I'm not working. My hairdresser calls me the Romanian window cleaner. That's just the way I am.”

Source : "Melua: 'I Look Like A Tramp'". www.contactmusic.com. September 20, 2005.

“The true friends of the people are neither revolutionaries, nor innovators, but traditionalists.”

“More of your conversation would infect my brain.”