Those who are flexible in thought, will inevitably succeed.

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.

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.

Ive worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.

We're getting ready to take over the world. My group of girlfriends - we're renegades.

Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure. Great necessities call out great virtues.

The soul is swayed by the waters.

The only way change happens is when people become more significantly involved in the political process.

If my work was good enough, I would never have to do publicity.

I think parenting is a huge responsibility. It was in my time when I was growing up and there still continues to be that responsibility.

Good that you ask. You should always ask, always have doubts.

Obviously, the hit singles get the biggest reaction - that's when you can see people really getting excited.

Books don’t change the world, people change the world, books only change people.

I pride myself on breaking any box that anyone wants to put me in.