Three Stooges
In response to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor lamenting that barely one-third of Americans can name all three branches of government:
“I bet you they can name all three stooges.” – Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
Humor
Shirley ‘The Body’ Abrahamson
“I hope this election is not going to be about aerobics. I have been introduced across the state as Shirley ‘The Body’ Abrahamson.” -Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
Teenagers Driving
“The toughest decision I’ve made is whether to give my kid the car keys when he was 16.” – Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
Dinner Decisions
“I always try and sit next to somebody at a dinner who seems to have good taste because whatever they order from the menu, I’m going to order so I don’t have to make another decision.” – Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
Career in judiciary
“I would strongly urge the women in the audience to consider a career in the judiciary. Judging seems to be tailor-made for women. Judging is physically light work—generally no heavy lifting is required. Judges are often heard to complain that they are overworked and underpaid, characteristics typically ascribed to ‘women’s work.’ And should a judge decide to bear a child, her robe is a perfect maternity dress.”
Why I Call My Husband ‘Honey’
“I cannot remember people’s names. That’s why I call my husband Honey.” -Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
Hug a Judge
“If you want to take the law into your own hands, hug a judge.” -Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson
Public Speaking
“I seem to be receiving more requests than usual for public speaking. I suspect that the news that I’m a cheap date—or, as you put it, that I accept no honorariums—accounts for this surge in my popularity, but nevertheless I am always flattered to be invited.” – Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson