鈥淪cientific journalism is too important to be left to journalists.鈥�
Richard Dawkins in his forthcoming book The Devil鈥檚 Chaplain
鈥淭he first time I was terrified by the idea of swallowing a live fish. But now it鈥檚 not a problem. It just slips down.鈥�
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Preeta Mandelkar, who used to be a chronic asthmatic, extols the delights of an old Indian asthma remedy, The Times, London, 10 June
鈥淭hey鈥檙e a bunch of greedheads.鈥�
Online music fan David Bishop expresses his feelings about the music industry鈥檚 clampdown on web piracy, International Herald Tribune, 9 June
鈥淚 used to live in an orphanage. It was dark and cold and lonely. At night, I looked up at the sparkly sky. I dreamed I could fly there. In America, I can make all my dreams come true.鈥�
9-year-old American Sofi Collis鈥檚 essay won her the chance to name NASA鈥檚 Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity (SpaceRef.com, 8 June)
鈥淭his is a broad unconstitutional bill that sacrifices women鈥檚 health and future fertility on the altar of extreme right-wing ideology.鈥�
Kate Michelman, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, on the passing of a bill banning late abortions (The New York Times, 5 June)
鈥淭alk about staying power! Those fumes have pumped new life into our men.鈥�
Christine Davies, Irish publican, on the belief of locals living near the Ringaskiddy Pfizer plant that makes Viagra (The Sunday Telegraph, 8 June)