Our long-term objective is clear: to replace the Labour Party as the progressive wing of politics in this country.

In bygone days, commanders were taught that when in doubt, they should march their troops towards the sound of gunfire. I intend to march my troops towards the sound of gunfire.

The trouble with the Labour Party is that they don't really believe in Socialism, but they cannot wholeheartedly approve of private enterprise either.

We shall experience the final defeat of liberalism not when immigration but when emigration is forbidden

I have long believed that women should play a much bigger part in our affairs.

Now I lay facedown on the bed, sobbing for the womanwho once slept here not knowing that someday one of herworst fears would come true

The holy grail is to spend less time making the picture than it takes people to look at it.

Not only does love bring joy and happiness, it also means very different things to people.

In Australia the Man Booker is sometimes seen as something of a chicken raffle. I just didn’t expect to end up with the chicken.

There seems to be less obvious corruption in city government and New York politicians, they aren't Republican or Democrat, they're New Yorkers.

Little kindness and courtesies are so important. In relationships, the little things are the big things.

Why am I covered in feathers

I'm really happy, and beating Marc [Marquez] at the very last chicane gives me an extra boost.

It is silliness to live when to live is torment.