February 11: Aquarius

"I felt a lot more at ease [in 2008]. It's probably my personal life. That's the biggest change in my life. I'm happy and settled and I've got the support there that just feels amazing. Nothing else has really changed, I've worked with my boards a little bit here and there and I've always worked on my mind and my emotions, but something just really clicked into place this year."

"I remember meeting Courteney and I was enraptured. First of all, that someone's face could be that beautiful? And it goes way beyond that. Her spirit is infectious. She's somebody you are around and you just want to be a better person. You want to live! She lives so fully. She and David Arquette are something to witness. They have no inhibitions, they are very forthcoming, and that's just a different road to take, where everything is worn out on her sleeve. She's inside out. She's like a hairless cat."

"I'm not wired to operate under the same old 'politics as usual' -- I promised that four years ago and I meant it. That's not what is best for Alaska at this time. I'm determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is unconventional and not so comfortable. With this announcement that I'm not seeking re-election, I've determined it's best to transfer the authority of governor to Lieutenant Governor Parnell."

"Breast cancer helped me put myself first in life. Once I stepped out of radiation, I had to remember that the only person who could take care of me was me. I'd better do that before I take care of everybody else, instead of everybody else first ... I feel more connected to my life now that I've had -- and beat -- breast cancer"

"God forgive me, but I love the attention of people."

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."