"My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being. When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hangups. I want to speak to their souls." — John Coltrane, American saxophonist, born 1926
"One positive thought produces millions of positive vibrations." — John Coltrane, American saxophonist, born 1926
"Other kids had more talent, but I was the most focused." — Nadia Comaneci, Romanian gymnast, born 1961
"I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead I run towards it because the only way to escape fear is to trample on it." — Nadia Comaneci, Romanian gymnast, born 1961
"Sex ought to be a wholly satisfying link between two affectionate people from which they emerge unanxious, rewarded, and ready for more." — Alex Comfort, English physician, born 1920
"Male sexual response is far brisker and more automatic. It is triggered easily by things - like putting a quarter in a vending machine." — Alex Comfort, English physician, born 1920
"Sex is the most important sort of adult play. If you can't relax here you never will." — Alex Comfort, English physician, born 1920
"If Shakespeare and Michelangelo were alive today, and if they decided to collaborate on a comic, Shakespeare would write the script and Michelangelo would draw it. How could anybody say that this wouldn't be as worthwhile an artform as anything on earth?" — Stan Lee, American comic book publisher, born 1922
"I worked with the world's greatest talents and then went home to the world's greatest woman. It was, and is, a great life." — Perry Como, American singer, born 1912
"Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the ride worthwhile." — Sean Connery, Scottish actor, born 1930
"Fortunately my wife is understanding. When I come home from the races she never asks any questions, if I tell her I just ate a $380 hot dog." — Tim Conway, American comedian, born 1933
"The best compliment to a child or a friend is the feeling you give him that he has been set free to make his own inquiries, to come to conclusions that are right for him, whether or not they coincide with your own." — Alistair Cooke, English-American journalist, born 1908