Dad instantly set out his stall:he wanted a big dog, a 'man dog', a dog that if it was human would enjoy a pint and stare at the barmaid's arse

To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

I used my captors names every chance I had. It was intentional, a way of reminding them that I saw them, of pegging them, of making them see me in return.

The best way to begin is to say: 'Balthus is a painter of whom nothing is known. And now let us have a look at the paintings'.

Sometimes I'm in the studio, sometimes I'm not. It's about delivering the music to the artist, but it's also about the inspiration.

Music can always serve a role in people's lives when it's emotional and warm and inviting and beautiful.

Chef means boss and in France you get an office chef and you get a chef on a building site, etc. So I'm a chef de cuisine, chef of the kitchen, and that means that I'm in charge of a team.

Marriage and friendship were built on trust and loyalty. Not deceit and lies. Love could only be given. It could never be demanded.

This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the economy.

Deemest thou laborOnly is earnest?Grave is all beauty,Solemn is joy.