Celebrity May 2011 Quotes

The world didn’t actually end this month, but a few careers did (some amicably, some not). Read about those swan songs, plus see which international shockers and steamy scandals made headlines in May.

Harold Camping: “There is no possibility that it will not happen because our information comes from the Bible.”

The Christian radio broadcaster (Family Radio Network) was the key figure behind a popular doomsday prediction that did not come to pass.

Barack Obama: “On nights like this one, we can say that justice has been done.”

On May 1, the president announced the death of Osama Bin Laden.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: “While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not.”

The former California governor publicly admitted to having an affair and fathering a child out of wedlock (with Mildred Baena). He made the admission after he and his wife announced they are separating after 25 years of marriage.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn: “It is with infinite sadness that I feel compelled today to present to the Executive Board my resignation …”

The IMF accepted the resignation of its managing director after he was arrested for investigation of sexual assault charges.