I think it is important that our rides are really spectacular. These are big European rides. We've worked really hard at getting thrill rides.

I've never worked where it was hard to be gay. Besides, being gay is a spectacular irrelevance to getting on with your life.

She saw what she saw. I didn't do anything spectacular. I think the coach worked on some drills focusing on me a little bit more while she was there, but I didn't do anything spectacular.

He made some incredible saves. He was a big difference, but I think a lot of guys worked hard. They turned it up and that's what they're capable of.

The volatility we've seen in European bonds this year (2005) has been quite spectacular and it hasn't been a very good year. In the middle of the year, staying bullish in European bonds would have been one of the worst trades.

She used to be real hard on herself last year and would get frustrated. I think she's worked through that now — this year I don't see it. I see her more focused. Right now, I think she's our most consistent hitter. She's our leader right now, so that's another reason we need her on the court.