(113 quotes found)
“Ceremonies are like a peak period of each stage of life. They mark a transition where people are going to move from one stage to another and will understand the roles and responsibilities expected of them at the next stage.”
Carol Beckwith
“I am honored to be selected as Canada's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Over the past 16 days we've had some outstanding performances by Canadian athletes and it is truly overwhelming to be selected as the flag bearer amidst the most successful Canadian Olympic Winter Games team ever.”
Cindy Klassen
“My favorite part of the conference is going to be the candle-lighting ceremony. It's kind of a sentimental thing - we're closing off the conference with reflection and how you're going to take (the experience) back to your school.”
Tiffany Halen
“It was really quite moving to see all of the participants in the opening ceremony.”
Chris Leach
“All of the protesters left after conducting a tribal ceremony. There is no more blockade and all access to the mine is normal.”
Anton Bachrul Alam
“I said dog's bollocks during the ceremony - was it beeped?”
Andrea Arnold
“It was a Shiite ceremony. It had to be done according to my sect.”
Mohammed Hassan
“We have approved that a medal awards ceremony can be held at the site, but the games must be held outside the archaeological area.”
Christos Zachopoulos
“When I finished telling that story, the master of ceremonies said Howard Green enjoyed the story, but you named the wrong commissioner.”
Bobby Bragan
“I know that when he was in the opening ceremonies, he must have just been overcome.”
Marcia Barcelli
