What They Said In 2006
December 22, 2006
We take a look back at the year as best described by the newsmakers themselves.
LIFE AND DEATH:
“He’s an ordinary guy, and he wants to be remembered as an ordinary bloke.” — Steve Irwin’s dad Bob on the family’s decision to turn down a state funeral for the Crocodile Hunter, who lost his life in a stingray attack.
“Brock had his fair share of shunts like everybody else did, but he’d always get out smiling with the hair in place and a quick quip for the media, and it’s hard to be believe that’s not going to happen.” — Paul Weissel, former communications manager for the Holden Racing Team, on the death of racing driver and “King of the Mountain” Peter Brock.
“I don’t think I will ever know exactly what happened until I catch up with Jake.” — Private Jake Kovco’s widow Shelley, after the inquiry into the Victorian soldier’s death in Iraq and bungled repatriation.
“I don’t know what I did to be given the gift of Belinda Emmett, but whatever it was, I am glad I did it.” - Rove McManus, in a tribute to his late wife, who died of cancer aged 32.
“Throwing things and crawling through it, he just oozed art - he couldn’t help himself, and painting was his purpose in life.” — Pro Hart’s son Kym, after his father’s death.
