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Soundbites

“Scientific journalism is too important to be left to journalists.â€

Richard Dawkins in his forthcoming book The Devil’s Chaplain

“The first time I was terrified by the idea of swallowing a live fish. But now it’s not a problem. It just slips down.â€

Preeta Mandelkar, who used to be a chronic asthmatic, extols the delights of an old Indian asthma remedy, The Times, London, 10 June

“They’re a bunch of greedheads.â€

Online music fan David Bishop expresses his feelings about the music industry’s clampdown on web piracy, International Herald Tribune, 9 June

“I used to live in an orphanage. It was dark and cold and lonely. At night, I looked up at the sparkly sky. I dreamed I could fly there. In America, I can make all my dreams come true.â€

9-year-old American Sofi Collis’s essay won her the chance to name NASA’s Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity (SpaceRef.com, 8 June)

“This is a broad unconstitutional bill that sacrifices women’s health and future fertility on the altar of extreme right-wing ideology.â€

Kate Michelman, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, on the passing of a bill banning late abortions (The New York Times, 5 June)

“Talk about staying power! Those fumes have pumped new life into our men.â€

Christine Davies, Irish publican, on the belief of locals living near the Ringaskiddy Pfizer plant that makes Viagra (The Sunday Telegraph, 8 June)