Meal Quotes

[Talk of a new approach to abortion by Democratic officials has frustrated activists, who see it as a retreat on an issue that has been central to the party's core coalition.] When you say this to Democratic leaders, they deny this is happening... So in a way we feel like we're fighting a mirage. - Eleanor Smeal

[Singer-actress Hilary Duff credits her newly slimmed-down figure to eating small meals throughout the day and cutting out vices like French fries.] I saw such a big difference so fast! Now I'm like, 'Yes, this is awesome!' And I'm still full all the time... I like to look normal. - Hilary Duff

[PASS THE PEAS.] I think I am the only one in the band who enjoys [black-eyed peas]... When I am having a good soul-food meal, that is always on the menu. The guys aren't as fond of them. I think with them it's more of a metaphor. - Fergie

[On Sunday morning, following the destruction of the water line, the Rev. Tom Jimison of Central United Methodist Church in Spencer furiously preached in favor of the strikers. He prayed for railroad employees and their families and asked God to lead management to resolve the issue soon. At the end of the service, as chords of] Amazing Grace ... Your soul had a better chance of going to heaven if you grew up with your feet under a union table at mealtime. - Main Street

[La Luna] is not a bar and definitely not a club... People are not eating meals at 1 and 2 a.m. - Barbara Harris

[K-Paul's menu will be smaller and less expensive.] I'm looking at $12 to $18, and you get a full meal... You do three or four main courses, maybe a salad, a dessert with it. - Paul Prudhomme