“I wanted the gay issue tested straight up.”
City Councilman Ed Oakley about a poll showing his chances of being elected mayor are good
“I am simply unable to do that job that I think you want me to do.”
Mark Hayward, chair of the Turtle Creek Chorale board of directors, about his decision to resign
“The openness and tolerance we’ll have in front of the court with Democrats in the judicial system will be very positive, particularly in the family courts.”
Shannon Bailey, president of Texas Stonewall Democrats
“Shame on you, President Bush. As a humanitarian, you have been a disgrace to this great country.”
Alan Cumming, Elizabeth Birch Award winner, speaking at the Black Tie Dinner
“Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come. And our time has come.”
Actress Geena Davis, keynote speaker at the Black Tie Dinner
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition, November 17, 2006.