Edwin W. Edwards

, 4 term governer of Lousisiana, born 7 August 1927.

• "The only way I can lose this election is if I'm caught in bed with either a dead girl or a live boy" -- 1984

• In run off election against Neo-Nazi David Duke, a reporter asked Edwards "What will it take to beat Duke decisively?". Edwards replied, "For me to stay alive".

• "I never speak ill of dead people or live judges." -- when asked for statement while on trial for corruption

• "I did not do anything wrong as a governor, even if you accept the verdict as it is, it doesn't indicate that." -- after his conviction for racketeering

• "I will be a model prisoner, as I have been a model citizen." -- on his way to prison, 2001