“I think it’s very important to say that this supports the long-held idea that we did not evolve from things that look like modern apes.’’ -- DONALD JOHNSON, founding director of the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University, on “Ardi,’’ the skeleton of the earliest prehuman ever discovered
“I could break into a Broadway tune of ‘I Enjoy Being a Girl.’ But I’m not going to do that. My campaign folks would kill me.’’ -- Senate candidate MARTHA COAKLEY, on whether her gender will help get her elected
“What do you mean ticket?’’ -- Mayor THOMAS M. MENINO, on City Councilor Michael Flaherty promising City Councilor Sam Yoon a prominent position in his administration if he were to win the upcoming mayoral election and defeat Menino
“It’s two against one now.’’ -- SAM YOON, on his alliance with Michael Flaherty in the mayoral race against Thomas M. Menino
“Somebody’s got to burn the bra first. . . . But if we’re just going to be a nation sitting on the couch watching ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ I’ve got a romantic comedy I can make.’’ -- Filmmaker MICHAEL MOORE, on his new film “Capitalism: A Love Story’’
“You’d think that they’d wait until at least Halloween.’’ -- MICHAEL LEVY, a marketing professor at Babson College on retailers who are already selling Christmas items
“I was unaware it was OK before to have sex with your roommate in the room. . . . That’s just me.’’ -- Tufts University student JEFF ARENA, on his school’s new policy regarding sexual activity in dorm rooms
“Sure enough, contained in the package was stuff to prove that I do terrible things.’’ -- DAVID LETTERMAN, on a package he received three weeks ago, making him the victim of an extortion attempt over charges of sexual affairs with staff members - allegations that he admitted were true 
