Quotes of the Day: Singer Isaac Hayes and “South Park” Creator Matt Stone

“There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins.”

-Soul singer and Scientologist Isaac Hayes, who provided the voice of Chef on “South Park” before announcing Monday (March 13) that he had quit the animated Comedy Central show.

“This is 100 percent having to do with his faith of Scientology. … He has no problem and he’s cashed checks with our show making fun of Christians.”

-“South Park” co-creator Matt Stone, commenting on Hayes’ decision to quit.

Both Hayes and Stone were quoted by the Associated Press.