Quotes by Stan Turner

“The only time I can recall any extra attention being paid to the St. Paul mayor was when Charlie McCarty was in office [1970-1972],”

“It was a three-ring circus, and he was the ringleader. But the mayors since then havent really raised that much dust. Kellys embrace of [President] Bush has given rise to all of this.”

“We try to get to every house in Keizer.”

“Its been a successful day. I think well hit 13,000, at least.”

What is it that makes a seemingly rational man set out on a perilous journey knowing full well that the odds of success are quite remote and the consequences of failure are likely to be devastating? Is it pride, stubbornness, a yearning for adventure, or just a reckless disregard of reality?