18 Quotes by Emily Compagno

My dad was a commander in the U.S. Navy with three daughters - you can imagine the tight ship that was our family household!

My great-great-uncle Joseph Lorenz was a Private 1C in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Expeditionary Force, Rainbow Division, and died fighting in World War I in France.

My grandfather renounced his Italian citizenship to come to this country and many members of my family were in the military. I will honor the flag and show solidarity with the flag. What can we stand for if we are not proud of this country?

Being a Raiderette is a part-time commitment but we call it a 'part-time full-time commitment.' It ends up almost taking more time than being an attorney.

We have many valorous battle stories in our family.

I'd been wanting to audition for the Raiderettes for a while. The irony is that I didn't have time when I was in law school, but as a practicing attorney I did. I've been dancing since I was 3, so it's natural to want that part of my life, the love of performing, satisfied.

Love is special.

If I ever lost to someone, then I respect that person that out-competed me.

People in the legal field are always surprised when they learn I'm a Raiderette. I don't broadcast it; I don't have my team poster in the office.