“This is the century when white people will become a minority in this country. What that means

“This is the century when white people will become a minority in this country. What that means is right now, we need to have a clear picture of where we’re headed and work together diligently with Latinos, Native Americans, Asians and progressive white groups as if our collective future depends on it.”

Ben Jealous

Activist and former news executive, selected as next president of the NAACP.

“He had the single greatest influence in this country with respect to high quality wine and its place at the table.”

Wine critic Robert Parker

On the death of California vintner Robert Mondavi at age 94.

“The gold medal, all those people cheering, that was part of another world. In jail, my status is gone.”

Tim Montgomery

Olympic track star before being sentenced to nearly four years in prison for dealing in bad checks.