Quick Hits....

“I think the authority played a critical role in building Three Rivers Stadium. It’s played a very vital role in the redevelopment of the area between the stadiums. But once that debt ends, I think the authority’s time should end as well” – Pittsburgh City Council member Bill Peduto, on the Pittsburgh Stadium Authority (PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, 9/26).

"Guys are learning the only way a commercial can be successful is if it's funny. I figured that out a long time ago. A lot of guys made bad commercials trying to be too serious. I think if you make people laugh that's the best commercial" – TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley, on a winning formula for ads (ADAGE.com, 9/25).