Ive worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.

Ive been really clear that my first job as leader of the Labour Party and co-leader of the labour movement is to engage with our base.

I want to get down to the nuts and bolts of what is actually going to change to lift New Zealands economic performance.

Those who are flexible in thought, will inevitably succeed.

I think thats what all New Zealanders who are fair-minded want - a good chance for everybody to get ahead, whether its education or housing.

Socialisms not a word that I use. I say social democracy because I dont think the government needs to own all the means of production.

If theres a sustainable job that will create sustainable value, people will hire for it.

A dream is just as good, and will go as far as an action.

Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes, ’ otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.

Being like them doesn’t help them. Being like them just encourages them to continue being the way they are.

Fat gives things flavor.

I'm happy with embellishment in a chunky Prada-esque way, but I'm not into sequins!

We cannot allow a beachhead of terrorism to form inside America. We cannot allow our nation to become a sanctuary for extremists.

When people come to our show [Aladdin], I want them to forget about that for a little while and enjoy the moment. That's what I want to give them. I loved performing since I was a little kid.

I know that there is a force in the world and an energy that you can put out, and when you put out love it comes back to you. I think that's my basic philosophy.

Men don't and can't live by exchanging articles, but by producing them. They don't live by trade, but by work. Give up that foolish and vain title of Trades Unions; and take that of laborers Unions.

I'm like John Wayne. I only play good guys. Describing his cameo role on a TV series.