May 2012 Celebrity Quotes: Memorable May Quotes---May 2012 celebrity quotes, The presidential campaign began ramping up on both sides. We said goodbye to several famous folks. A major bank announced huge losses. Keep reading to see what everyone was talking about in May.
Gay marriage
“At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.”
President Obama spoke to ABC’s Robin Roberts about his “evolving” position on gay marriage. obama gay marriage evolving, biden supports gay marriage, romney I do not favor same sex, rand paul “couldn’t get any gayer”,
Maurice Sendak
“He was unique, grumpy, brilliant, gay, wise, magical and made the world better by creating art in it.”
Author Neil Gaiman used his Twitter account to eulogize the beloved “Where the Wild Things Are” author after he died at the age of 83. maurice sendak tell them anything you want, maurice sendak twitter,
JPMorgan Chase
“These were egregious mistakes. They were self-inflicted and this is not how we want to run a business.”
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized his bank’s actions after huge financial losses were reported. jpmorgan chase loses $2 billion, jpmorgan chase + fbi investigation,
Mitt Romney
“It’s a haunting memory. I think it was for everybody that spoke up about it … because when you see somebody who is simply different taken down that way and is terrified and you see that look in their eye, you never forget it. And that was what we all walked away with.”
Romney’s former high school classmate Phillip Maxwell recalled an incident in which the Republican presidential candidate allegedly played a part. romney scissors incident, romney apologizes for bullying, portrayal of John is factually incorrect and we are aggrieved he would be used to further a political agenda,
Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch
“RIP Adam Yauch. You made my teenage years more fun and your art made it easier for me to do what I do. For a Beastie, you sure were a beaut.”
Director Kevin Smith Tweeted his eulogy of the Beastie Boys MC, who died at the age of 47. beastie boys rock and roll hall of fame,
Ted Nugent
“I’m an extremely loving, passionate man, and people who investigate me honestly, without the baggage of political correctness, ascertain the conclusion that I’m a damned nice guy.”
The “Cat Scratch Fever” singer and reality TV star took issue with an interviewer’s characterization of him – and his politics – as “extreme.” ted nugent cat scratch fever, ted nugent + dead or in jail,
John Edwards
“I think that knowing she didn’t have a long time to live, it was very hard for her to imagine a life outside of this family she had built.”
A close friend of the late Elizabeth Edwards testified at the former presidential candidate’s campaign finance corruption trial about the effects his infidelity had on the couple’s marriage.
NFL prom date
“Hey Joe, would you consider going to my senior prom with me because my date backed out and didn’t go.”
A high school senior invited her favorite NFL player to her senior prom via Twitter. See photos of what he picked her up in. celebrities invited to marine corp ball,
Tom Gabel
“I’m going to have embarrassing moments and that won’t be fun. But that’s part of what talking to you is about – is hoping people will understand, and hoping they’ll be fairly kind.”
The Against Me! singer spoke to Rolling Stone about his battle with gender dysphoria and his decision to live as a woman. american university president transgender, famous transgender people,
Jennifer Hudson
“I would tell her over and over again not to marry William.”
The Oscar winner testified at the murder trial of the man accused of killing three of her family members. Was he convicted? william balfour trial, william balfour guilty,
New underwear bomb plot
“The obvious question right now is: How many more of these bombs are out there? They don’t usually build just one; they build multiple.”
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) expressed concern after an al-Qaida bomb plot – similar to a 2009 incident – was disrupted. underwear bomber a double agent,
Vidal Sassoon
“Ppl ask: Vidal Sassoon trimmed my inch long hair as publicity prank 4 RosemrysBaby Actually I cut my own hair 2yrs earlier. He was nice. RIP”
Mia Farrow referred to her famous pixie ‘do in a 1968 horror flick in her Twitter tribute to the hairstylist, who died at the age of 84.
Mayan calendar
“The Mayan calendar is going to keep going for billions, trillions, octillions of years into the future.”
A University of Texas archaeologist said a newly discovered Mayan ruin debunks theories of the ancient calendar ending later this year. oldest mayan calendar discovered, end of the world predictions,
Josh Hamilton
“Siri, how do you get Josh Hamilton out?”
Oakland pitcher Brandon McCarthy Tweeted his apprehension of facing the Texas Rangers slugger during his historic home-run streak.
Time breastfeeding cover
“The statement that I wanted to make was this is a normal option for your child and it should not be stigmatized.”
Cover-model mom Jamie Grumet defended her decision to pose for a cover story on attachment parenting while breastfeeding her nearly 4-year-old son. time magazine breast feeding reactions,
Junior Seau
“Mama Seau, Papa Seau, it’s time for you to take a bow. … Don’t be sad, be happy, because Junior lives through us.”
NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson spoke at memorial service of the former San Diego Chargers linebacker, who died at the age of 43.
Eduardo Saverin
“Many foreign funds and banks won’t accept Americans. This was a financial rather than a tax motive.”
The Facebook co-founder’s spokesman explained Saverin’s decision to renounce his citizenship shortly before the social network’s IPO. eduardo saverin renounces us citizenship,
Carroll Shelby
“He was the only individual to influence the designs of all three major American automakers. Everything he touched became legendary.”
The curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum discussed the legacy of the longtime car designer, who was 89 when he died. carroll shelby dead 89
Chen Guangcheng
“My fervent hope is that it would be possible for me and my family to leave for the U.S. on Hillary Clinton’s plane.”
The blind Chinese activist, who escaped house arrest in April, pleaded with U.S. officials to allow him to leave with the secretary of state. china blind activist escape, chen guangcheng wants to leave, hillary clinton china human rights,
Gay marriage
“At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.”
President Obama spoke to ABC’s Robin Roberts about his “evolving” position on gay marriage. obama gay marriage evolving, biden supports gay marriage, romney I do not favor same sex, rand paul “couldn’t get any gayer”,
Maurice Sendak
“He was unique, grumpy, brilliant, gay, wise, magical and made the world better by creating art in it.”
Author Neil Gaiman used his Twitter account to eulogize the beloved “Where the Wild Things Are” author after he died at the age of 83. maurice sendak tell them anything you want, maurice sendak twitter,
JPMorgan Chase
“These were egregious mistakes. They were self-inflicted and this is not how we want to run a business.”
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized his bank’s actions after huge financial losses were reported. jpmorgan chase loses $2 billion, jpmorgan chase + fbi investigation,
Mitt Romney
“It’s a haunting memory. I think it was for everybody that spoke up about it … because when you see somebody who is simply different taken down that way and is terrified and you see that look in their eye, you never forget it. And that was what we all walked away with.”
Romney’s former high school classmate Phillip Maxwell recalled an incident in which the Republican presidential candidate allegedly played a part. romney scissors incident, romney apologizes for bullying, portrayal of John is factually incorrect and we are aggrieved he would be used to further a political agenda,
Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch
“RIP Adam Yauch. You made my teenage years more fun and your art made it easier for me to do what I do. For a Beastie, you sure were a beaut.”
Director Kevin Smith Tweeted his eulogy of the Beastie Boys MC, who died at the age of 47. beastie boys rock and roll hall of fame,
Ted Nugent
“I’m an extremely loving, passionate man, and people who investigate me honestly, without the baggage of political correctness, ascertain the conclusion that I’m a damned nice guy.”
The “Cat Scratch Fever” singer and reality TV star took issue with an interviewer’s characterization of him – and his politics – as “extreme.” ted nugent cat scratch fever, ted nugent + dead or in jail,
John Edwards
“I think that knowing she didn’t have a long time to live, it was very hard for her to imagine a life outside of this family she had built.”
A close friend of the late Elizabeth Edwards testified at the former presidential candidate’s campaign finance corruption trial about the effects his infidelity had on the couple’s marriage.
NFL prom date
“Hey Joe, would you consider going to my senior prom with me because my date backed out and didn’t go.”
A high school senior invited her favorite NFL player to her senior prom via Twitter. See photos of what he picked her up in. celebrities invited to marine corp ball,
Tom Gabel
“I’m going to have embarrassing moments and that won’t be fun. But that’s part of what talking to you is about – is hoping people will understand, and hoping they’ll be fairly kind.”
The Against Me! singer spoke to Rolling Stone about his battle with gender dysphoria and his decision to live as a woman. american university president transgender, famous transgender people,
Jennifer Hudson
“I would tell her over and over again not to marry William.”
The Oscar winner testified at the murder trial of the man accused of killing three of her family members. Was he convicted? william balfour trial, william balfour guilty,
New underwear bomb plot
“The obvious question right now is: How many more of these bombs are out there? They don’t usually build just one; they build multiple.”
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) expressed concern after an al-Qaida bomb plot – similar to a 2009 incident – was disrupted. underwear bomber a double agent,
Vidal Sassoon
“Ppl ask: Vidal Sassoon trimmed my inch long hair as publicity prank 4 RosemrysBaby Actually I cut my own hair 2yrs earlier. He was nice. RIP”
Mia Farrow referred to her famous pixie ‘do in a 1968 horror flick in her Twitter tribute to the hairstylist, who died at the age of 84.
Mayan calendar
“The Mayan calendar is going to keep going for billions, trillions, octillions of years into the future.”
A University of Texas archaeologist said a newly discovered Mayan ruin debunks theories of the ancient calendar ending later this year. oldest mayan calendar discovered, end of the world predictions,
Josh Hamilton
“Siri, how do you get Josh Hamilton out?”
Oakland pitcher Brandon McCarthy Tweeted his apprehension of facing the Texas Rangers slugger during his historic home-run streak.
Time breastfeeding cover
“The statement that I wanted to make was this is a normal option for your child and it should not be stigmatized.”
Cover-model mom Jamie Grumet defended her decision to pose for a cover story on attachment parenting while breastfeeding her nearly 4-year-old son. time magazine breast feeding reactions,
Junior Seau
“Mama Seau, Papa Seau, it’s time for you to take a bow. … Don’t be sad, be happy, because Junior lives through us.”
NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson spoke at memorial service of the former San Diego Chargers linebacker, who died at the age of 43.
Eduardo Saverin
“Many foreign funds and banks won’t accept Americans. This was a financial rather than a tax motive.”
The Facebook co-founder’s spokesman explained Saverin’s decision to renounce his citizenship shortly before the social network’s IPO. eduardo saverin renounces us citizenship,
Carroll Shelby
“He was the only individual to influence the designs of all three major American automakers. Everything he touched became legendary.”
The curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum discussed the legacy of the longtime car designer, who was 89 when he died. carroll shelby dead 89
Chen Guangcheng
“My fervent hope is that it would be possible for me and my family to leave for the U.S. on Hillary Clinton’s plane.”
The blind Chinese activist, who escaped house arrest in April, pleaded with U.S. officials to allow him to leave with the secretary of state. china blind activist escape, chen guangcheng wants to leave, hillary clinton china human rights,
