Quotes of the week
“I have always said that as long as the truth was not revealed, I will never give up the campaign for justice for my mother.” Pierre-Louis Baudey-Vignaud, the son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, speaking after French authorities signalled a trial process almost 20 years after Ms du Plantier was murdered. “I wouldn’t allow my dog (to) work as a guard in today’s world.” An anonymous garda reflects on the perils of policing in modern Ireland. “I said, ‘Fergal, run and get this lad, he’s after robbing the post office’.” Three local men in Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny, who recounted on RTE News their tale of apprehending a robber who had raided their local post office. “I’ve always been as optimistic as I can be. Whether the glass is full or empty, I’ve always said you just have to fill it up.” Terminal cancer sufferer Anne Herlihy, who gave a widely applauded interview about her experience on last Thursday’s Liveline. “I’ve met people who were destroyed by Donald Trump, so take a look at what he’s done, not what he says.” Hillary Clinton, the Democrat nominee in the US presidential election, attacks her Republican rival. “I’d have to go for Trump because she’s declared that she’s going to follow in Obama’s footsteps. There’s been just too much funny business on both sides of the aisle.” Hollywood star Clint Eastwood, when asked if he would go for Trump or Clinton in the US presidential election. “Wouldn’t that be embarrassing to lose to crooked Hillary Clinton? That would be terrible.” Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the White House. “Donald Trump is unfit and woefully unprepared to serve in the White House.” US President Barack Obama on the Republican nominee. “All the people were shouting, all the children, all the women.” Arun Krishna, an Indian national who was aboard an Emirates airliner that crash-landed in Dubai. “I would die but not live in exile or live under the regime’s hands again.” Mohammed Khandakani ,a lawyer (28) in Aleppo, which is besieged by Syrian troops aided by Russian air power. “Out of bad comes good. Since the press exposed this, I have gone into intense therapy. I am mortified at what my behaviour has done to my family. I thank God that my incredible wife is at my side to support me.” Singer Ozzy Osbourne, who is undergoing therapy for sex addiction. “I bring you good news, and it’s certainly good in my eyes — I’m still alive!” Monty Python star John Cleese launching his new YouTube channel. “Jamie Cullum would sing Bon Jovi’s Livin’ On A Prayer, then I’d be burnt in a wood oven — I’ve got to keep it culinary.” Chef Jamie Oliver on his preferences for his own funeral. “I saw that show Fifty Things To Do Before You Die. I would have thought the obvious one was shout for help.” Comedian Jimmy Carr. “I did more television series than anybody else. You are not looking at rubbish here. I am just letting you know how wonderful I am — and thank God I’m modest.” Actor Brian Blessed. “Cucumbers shake with fear at the sound of thunder.” Item in a gardening manual used by Henry VIII now on display at an Edinburgh exhibit.