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"We're very happy where we're at, but also we wanted to limit the stalkerazzi and all those sleazy websites that are out there following us" – Tiger Woods, on the reasoning for formally announcing that he was in a relationship with Lindsey Vonn (USATODAY.com, 3/20). 

"That's one reason why they shouldn't go any further. I am wearing a green tie today because we've got the Irish Prime Minister visiting, but that neon glow thing wasn't working for me" – President Barack Obama, on picking against Notre Dame and their bright green uniforms in the NCAA Tournament ("SportsCenter," ESPN, 3/20).

“It was a playoff atmosphere" – Braves SS Andrelton Simmons, who played for the Netherlands' WBC team, on the atmosphere at some of the tournament's later-round games (AJC.com, 3/20).

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