Paraphrase awkward, long or explanatory quotes. Avoid quotes that illustrate the last point made. Then tell the guy's version without cluttering up paragraphs with Mr. X said. According to Clinton, the recession is over. The ancient windmill.
Adjectives are over-rated, anyway.
Instead, try triggering the memory of your reader through metaphors or comparisons to things everyone is familiar with. Use strong verbs Take the time. Go through the Thesaurus and find the exact verb you want to use. Use punctuation to propel a story Colons save space. Avoid commas and dashes that clutter a sentence.