“He’s a very popular saint.”
– John Hoskins of Saint Francis Community Services on how the Salina-based group isn’t affiliated with Via Christi on St. Francis
“We kind of laughed about the fact that we’re going to be as shocked as everyone else is. They could be setting them on fire for all we know.”
– Beth Tully of Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates on the Shocker-themed chocolates and other products that she and WSU gave to “Mike & Mike” to use on the ESPN 2 show Friday
“No, I did not rob the cradle.”
– Hotelier Jim Korroch explaining that his young “date” was his teenage daughter as he gave the keynote speech Wednesday for the Chamber’s Small Business Awards
“Everybody’s different. Some people don’t eat steak. Same thing.”
– Eunice Kim, who owns the popular sushi restaurant Hana Cafe but doesn’t eat sushi (although she’ll occasionally try cooked fish)
“Did you put it all on Gonzaga?”
– Conan O’Brien teasing President Obama on Saturday at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner about a possible gambling problem because he bet against the Shockers
“We’re giving him those tools to support his family.”
– Grasshopper Co. spokesman Trent Guyer on the Moundridge company making Fox & Friends on Friday for giving a wounded Florida veteran a zero-turn mower to start a lawn care business
“I’m the mayor of all vices. If you have a vice, call me.”
– Wichita City Council member Pete Meitzner on becoming vice mayor.
“Man, you guys live in a happenin’ town. We’ve been almost arrested twice, blown away by tornadoes …”
– “Wild” author Cheryl Strayed speaking to a packed Watermark Books and Cafe Monday night when there were numerous sirens, hail, heavy rain and lightning
“I got a jake turkey for $198. This is a scam!”
– Gov. Sam Brownback telling Rotary members Monday how he paid a fine this month after his annual turkey hunt when he shot two birds but only had a permit for one
“I think he’s been in the kitchen all day.”
– Chamber Honors Night emcee Jon Rolph on John Clevenger of Commerce Bank, which sponsored the dessert reception after the awards