LAUGH LINES

Making the Call: “Ford is now installing voice-activated cell phones in its cars and SUVs. You know how these things work? ... If you say, ‘office,’ it calls your office. If you say ‘home,’ it will call home. If you say, ‘Firestone,’ ... it calls 911.” (Jay Leno)

Environmental Concerns: “Vice President Dick Cheney recently told PBS anchor Jim Lehrer that when it comes to energy policy, the administration needs ‘to create an environment where we can address these issues and take them on.’ And we thought all along that under the Bush energy plan, there wouldn’t be any environment left.” (Ira Lawson)

Time on His Side: “Al Gore is telling friends that he still hasn’t made a decision whether to run for president in 2004. He feels there is no rush. Once the election is over, there will be plenty of time to go to the Supreme Court and challenge it.” (Argus Hamilton)

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