Quotes
"("Saturday Night Live" executive producer) Lorne Michaels could be put in jail under this amendment for making fun of any politician. That is extremely dangerous."
- Sen. Ted Cruz, suggesting that a new campaign finance reform proposal could make political TV skits like those on "SNL" illegal
"The question is now how do we get it to as many people as possible, because that's what our band is all about. I do believe you have over half a billion subscribers to iTunes so — could you get this to them?"
- Bono at Apple's iPhone 6 reveal event, announcing his band U2 would give away their new album, "Songs of Innocence," free to iTunes users
"We don’t have to throw refrigerators off buildings in order to be original, however. Everything is cyclical, so let’s get back to basics."
- Jeff Collins, President, Collins Avenue, on how reality TV can stay relevant, in Cynsiders
"Irreverent to say the least. Best funeral ever. Really. Joan Rivers would have loved it."
- "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush, tweeting about the comedian's star-studded farewell ceremony Sunday
"Never be afraid to laugh at yourself, after all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century."
- Joan Rivers, the witty, acerbic comedian who died on Thursday at 81
"I sort of very tentatively offered to cut my hair. I was like, 'You know, if it's a thing that would help, I could cut my hair.' And they were like, 'You're welcome to do that, [but] we're still gonna put you in a wig.'"
- Allison Williams, on transforming into the titular iconic character in NBC's upcoming "Peter Pan Live!"
"Technology isn’t a substitute for authentic moments or explorations; people need to see, touch, smell and taste the world first-hand. But digital windows can supplement, enhance or facilitate real-world experiences, and they may be all that’s possible for some people."
- David Kleeman, SVP of Insights Programs and PlayVangelist for PlayCollective
"The way in which you share your body must be a CHOICE. Support these women and do not look at these pictures."
- "Girls" creator/star Lena Dunham, tweeting support to celebrities whose personal, intimate photos were leaked from cloud accounts
"No one can map out what will make a video, or a charity challenge, go viral. But keeping it simple, using technology, getting an audience involved and adding a dash of humor is a great recipe for an idea to catch fire. Even if it has to be ice cold to do it."
- Erica Martinez, planning director at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, in Cynsiders
"Sometimes, as we know, there have been tough stories on World News but you always made it clear, like me, you believe better will come, that the future is one of possibility."
- Diane Sawyer, signing of as the anchor of ABC's "World News" after almost five years
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