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Calsberg · 27-10-2010, 12:04 PM

We may decide to give Paul his own small burial plot within our grounds and erect a modest permanent shrine

~ Rep of Oberhausen Sea Life Center (on commemorative plans for “Paul the octopus” who gained worldwide fame from its correct predictions in the World Cup 2010)

Calsberg · 29-10-2010, 11:31 AM

"Lars had a pretty crappy drum kit, with one cymbal. It kept falling over, and we'd have to stop, and he'd pick the f***king thing up. He really was not a good drummer... when we were done jamming, we were like, what the f*** what that ?

There were so many different things about him. His mannerisms, his looks, his accent, his attitude, his smell. He smelled - he smelled like Denmark, I guess. They have a different view on bathing. We use soap in America"

~ James Hetfield (lead singer and member of Metallica recalling his first encounter in April 1981 with Lars Ulrich, his current bandmate and drummer)

Calsberg · 02-11-2010, 11:50 AM

I'm at that stage where I don't think I can write pop music any more.

~ Elton John (who is calling time on writing hit tunes because he feels he's too old to compete with some of today's stars such as Lady Gaga)

Calsberg · 08-11-2010, 10:14 AM

Whatever happens, she's given us so much joy we're going to be happy about her for the rest of our lives.

~ Jerry Moss (owner of Zenyatta, a mare who with a record of 19 wins in 19 races could go down in history as the greatest horse of all-time; Zenyatta will conclude her careeer Saturday in the Breeders' Cup Classic)

Calsberg · 09-11-2010, 12:38 PM

I struggled with myself, I struggled with my own pain, but I made it to the finish line.

~ Edison Pena (one of the Chilean miners, who completed the New York City Marathon less than a month after he was rescued from the collapsed mine)

Calsberg · 10-11-2010, 10:27 AM

People ask me why I named the show Conan. I did it so I'd be harder to replace.

[I]~ Conan O'Brien (former Tonight Show host, during the opening monologue of his new show on TBS)[/I]

Calsberg · 16-11-2010, 10:06 AM

I am for national reconciliation. I am for dialogue.

~ Aung Yang Suu Kyi (Burma's democracy icon and a Nobel Peace laureate, vowing to continue her fight for political liberty in her country; she was freed from house arrest Saturday)

Calsberg · 18-11-2010, 02:27 PM

I'm wildly excited that I can walk through a machine instead of getting my dose of love pats.

~ Claire McCaskill (U.S. Senator from Missouri, on the TSA's airport security procedures and full-body scanners that have generated controversy over passenger privacy)

19-11-2010, 12:27 PM

"Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit." - George Carlin (Comedian)

Calsberg · 22-11-2010, 10:19 AM

This settlement is a fair and just resolution of these claims, protecting those who came to the aid of this city when we needed it most.

~ Michael Bloomberg (New York City mayor, on the agreement reached in a lawsuit brought by workers who suffered health damages as a result of 9/11; more than 95% of them approved the settlement, paving the way for payouts of at least $625 million)

27-10-2010, 12:04 PM	#521
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	We may decide to give Paul his own small burial plot within our grounds and erect a modest permanent shrine ~ Rep of Oberhausen Sea Life Center* (on commemorative plans for “Paul the octopus” who gained worldwide fame from its correct predictions in the World Cup 2010)*

29-10-2010, 11:31 AM	#522
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	"Lars had a pretty crappy drum kit, with one cymbal. It kept falling over, and we'd have to stop, and he'd pick the f*king thing up. He really was not a good drummer... when we were done jamming, we were like, what the f* what that ? There were so many different things about him. His mannerisms, his looks, his accent, his attitude, his smell. He smelled - he smelled like Denmark, I guess. They have a different view on bathing. We use soap in America" ~ James Hetfield* (lead singer and member of Metallica recalling his first encounter in April 1981 with Lars Ulrich, his current bandmate and drummer)*

02-11-2010, 11:50 AM	#523
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	I'm at that stage where I don't think I can write pop music any more. ~ Elton John* (who is calling time on writing hit tunes because he feels he's too old to compete with some of today's stars such as Lady Gaga)*

08-11-2010, 10:14 AM	#524
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	Whatever happens, she's given us so much joy we're going to be happy about her for the rest of our lives. ~ Jerry Moss (owner of Zenyatta, a mare who with a record of 19 wins in 19 races could go down in history as the greatest horse of all-time; Zenyatta will conclude her careeer Saturday in the Breeders' Cup Classic)

09-11-2010, 12:38 PM	#525
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	I struggled with myself, I struggled with my own pain, but I made it to the finish line. ~ Edison Pena* (one of the Chilean miners, who completed the New York City Marathon less than a month after he was rescued from the collapsed mine)*

10-11-2010, 10:27 AM	#526
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	People ask me why I named the show Conan. I did it so I'd be harder to replace. [I]~ Conan O'Brien (former Tonight Show host, during the opening monologue of his new show on TBS)[/I]

16-11-2010, 10:06 AM	#527
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	I am for national reconciliation. I am for dialogue. ~ Aung Yang Suu Kyi* (Burma's democracy icon and a Nobel Peace laureate, vowing to continue her fight for political liberty in her country; she was freed from house arrest Saturday)*

18-11-2010, 02:27 PM	#528
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	I'm wildly excited that I can walk through a machine instead of getting my dose of love pats. ~ Claire McCaskill* (U.S. Senator from Missouri, on the TSA's airport security procedures and full-body scanners that have generated controversy over passenger privacy)*

19-11-2010, 12:27 PM	#529
LoNgFei Guest Posts: n/a	"Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit." - George Carlin (Comedian)

22-11-2010, 10:19 AM	#530
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	This settlement is a fair and just resolution of these claims, protecting those who came to the aid of this city when we needed it most. *~ Michael Bloomberg* (New York City mayor, on the agreement reached in a lawsuit brought by workers who suffered health damages as a result of 9/11; more than 95% of them approved the settlement, paving the way for payouts of at least $625 million)

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