“It's not a question that people have a very negative image of Chicago....” — Desiree Rogers Quote

“It's not a question that people have a very negative image of Chicago. They just don't think about it.”

“I don't do ordinary work. That is not me in the least.”

“There is an environment where someone is always looking for someone to make an error. They're always looking not for the good things, the wonderful things the president and first lady are doing, they're looking for an error or to criticize. And it's not conducive to good work.”

“Why can't DFW compete like San Francisco does with Oakland, like Miami does with Fort Lauderdale, and like Chicago O'Hare does with Midway?”

“Chicago sounds rough to the maker of verse. One comfort we have - Cincinnati sounds worse.”

“I'm playing a cop in Chicago. So I have to look beefier - like a guy who eats steak and potatoes.”