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“I can’t imagine what it’s like to play in front of 70,000. I think it will also be cool to experience what NFL players get to experience in front of that many people” – Bruins LW Milan Lucic, on possibly playing the Canadiens at Gillette Stadium in next year’s NHL Winter Classic (BOSTON HERALD, 1/21).

"She’s very appreciative of us, there are now Genie Armies set up around the world, it’s a worldwide trend" –  Filippe Ricciardi, a spokesperson for tennis player Eugenie Bouchard's fan group, which has branches in Italy, Indonesia, Singapore and the U.S. and a sponsorship deal with liquor company Canadian Club (HERALDSUN.com.au, 1/21). 

"I had a call with representatives and they said, 'Can you do this call at 4:00?' … and I go, 'No, I’ve got meat on hold and I’ve got to go pick it up'" – Actress Olivia Munn, on adopting a more "Midwest" lifestyle since she has been dating Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and spending time in Green Bay (“Conan,” TBS, 1/20).

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