“Going into today's round, I knew I would have to have my 'A' game. She was top class but I'm still pretty happy.”

“I hope I have that momentum going but this course is different from Mission Hills that it's going to require so many more different game plans, ... I'm glad this is a three-day event, because I have an extra day to rest and recuperate before I begin again, so it will definitely be a plus.”

“I'm looking forward to this year and I'm happy and relieved to get the first round out of the way. Shooting a first score of 66, I'm very happy. I had a little butterflies in my stomach starting off the round. That is why I'm relieved.”

“I was waiting for this day for the past six weeks, really working hard on my game and getting my strength back and waiting for that first day of the new season. And I had a little butterflies in my stomach this season starting off the round.”

“I've gone from reluctance to acceptance to gung ho.”

“We do see good opportunities for Asia. Earnings prospects look good. There's a chance of positive earnings surprise in the region.”

“South Korea, Japan and India had gains that were mainly liquidity driven - we have seen both foreign inflows and domestic mutual funds buying in these markets.”

“The studio, a room to which the artist consigns himself for life, is naturally important, not only as workplace, but as a source of inspiration. And it usually manages, one way or another, to turn up in his product.”

“It was a close one all the way. They led for much of the game but we kept pecking at them.”

“Kevin Lynch was huge tonight, especially on the post. He gave us a great effort and is the heart and soul of our team.”