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Simran's Quotations Blog June 2009 Archive

By Simran Khurana, About.com Guide to Quotations since 2003

Drug Overdose: The New Killer on the Block?

Tuesday June 30, 2009
It is like deja vu. Many famous celebrities snuffed out their beautiful lives with prescription drug overdose. Marilyn Monroe, Heath Ledger, Elvis Presley. And now the latest victim of drug ... Read More

Life Is So Beautiful, But So Fragile

Monday June 29, 2009
Every breath counts, every moment matters. Life is God's gift to our planet. A lifetime is not enough for us to know ourselves. Yet we waste time in perverse pleasures, ... Read More

Michael Jackson: "This Is It!"

Friday June 26, 2009
That was Michael Jackson's last message to the world. A month before his London concert, he appeared for a press meeting, where he told his fans, "I just wanted to ... Read More

Mitch Hedberg Quotes

Friday June 26, 2009
Mitch Hedberg was a master of words. Consider this Mitch Hedberg quote, "I use the word 'totally' too much. I need to change it up and use a word that ... Read More

Funny Movie Quotes

Wednesday June 24, 2009
There is something about sitting in a darkened movie hall that causes us to get intensely interested in the on-screen conversation. This causes some movie lines to get etched onto ... Read More

Shakespeare Infuses Beauty in Death

Monday June 22, 2009
Death does not inspire poetry. Yet the magic in the cycle of life inspired Shakespeare to pen a few beautiful lines about death. The sorrow in Shakespeare's words may be ... Read More

Is a Sex and the City Movie Sequel on the Cards?

Saturday June 20, 2009
It's a forest of rumors out there in the Internet jungle. Many celebrity sites are abuzz with rumors about a sequel to the movie, Sex and the City. If you ... Read More

Will Britney Spears Rise From the Ashes of Her Past?

Thursday June 18, 2009
Will the ghosts of her past loom larger than her celebrity status? Or will Britney Spears rise like the phoenix, with a golden voice? She may have lost her edge, ... Read More

Heal a Heart When Love Hurts

Tuesday June 16, 2009
Is there any balm for the hurting heart? Is there any solace for a grieving lover? Love can hurt. Sometimes the pain refuses to die down. The key to survive ... Read More

Scrubs Promises Us Another Year of Entertainment

Sunday June 14, 2009
If you have been following Scrubs, the popular comedy drama on TV, you will be glad to know that the ninth season has been commissioned. Zach Braff, better known as ... Read More

What Dads Want

Friday June 12, 2009
They may not admit it, but all dads love to bask in the attention of their kids. They may appear to be busy, but when it comes to kids they ... Read More

My Favorite Comedian: Groucho Marx

Wednesday June 10, 2009
Groucho may not belong to this generation, but his humor is timeless. I have read Groucho Marx quotes a hundred times, but his razor sharp humor always gets me cracking. ... Read More

Buddhist Ideology

Tuesday June 9, 2009
Take a new look at life through Buddhist philosophy. Many believe that Buddhism propagates the concept of reincarnation -- life after death. In reality, Buddhism does not really talk about ... Read More

Famous Proverbs

Saturday June 6, 2009
I first came across proverbs when my grandmother would recite them to me. At that time I thought that she was sharing her original masterpieces. Over a period of time ... Read More

Music Quotes

Wednesday June 3, 2009
William Shakespeare said, “If music be the food of love, play on.” Isn't that a beautiful thought? To celebrate music, here is my collection of music quotes.

Jay Leno Sets New Standards in Stand Up Comedy

Wednesday June 3, 2009
Humor for me is a silver head with a protruding chin. Jay Leno is the foremost brand in stand up humor. His quirky monologues, witty conversations, and funny anecdotes, will ... Read More

What's Going on in President Barack Obama's Mind?

Monday June 1, 2009
This has been a year of paradigm shifts. First, America becomes one in voting a black man to the highest office. Barack Obama's sweeping victory is testimonial to America's changing ... Read More

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