Things People Say

"If you're gold, then you will shine here."
--A rock star speaking of Beijing during an interview on NPR

"When falling rain flirts with below freezing weather, things can get dangerous very quickly."
--The Weatherman on TV

"If he doesn't care, why should we?"
--Doctor speaking of a patient who's repeatedly non-compliant with taking his medications

"I thought ironic meant 'made up entirely of iron.'"
- Arthur Spooner in an episode of "The King of Queens"