Politics these days is a disgusting game of mud-slinging, filled with selfish people with selfish aims. I'm very glad I've retired away from the hustle and bustle of Whitehall.

Young man the simple answer is: land, land and land. No-one gives up land. Ever.

London used to be reasonably priced, clean, and a decent place to live. These days it's polluted and utterly unbearable

No sadder proof can be given by a man of his own littleness than disbelief in great men.

When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.

Rejection would be a disaster for the U.S., but ratification alone will not end our problems in Iraq. Even if the constitution is ratified, the insurgents are not going to lay down their arms.

Winning the Rookie of the Year would be nice but making the playoffs would be even nicer for me.

There's no one, no one, loves you like yourself.

Truly I have looked in the very heart of darkness and refused to yield to its paralyzing influence, but in spirit I am one of those who walk the morning.

The air of summer was sweeter than wine.

Knowledge pursued for its own sake - that's the definition of education, as opposed to training.

The High Plains, the beginning of the desert West, often act as a crucible for those who inhabit them.

I think it [Brexit] is wonderful.We've got to decide in this country who we are.We made a momentous decision.It's a bit like a prison break.