Quotes of the week

“Obviously an offer was made by the Labour Court. But it is necessary that both sides will sit down and discuss their differences here. This is a very sensitive time in Ireland as we approach a major retailing period in the country.” Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the Dublin Bus dispute can only be resolved by both sides engaging in negotiations. “France is likely to become a Disneyland for foreigners, populated by imbeciles making wine and stinky cheese for tourists.” French actor Gerard Depardieu. “I swear to God, if I was intentionally going to flash any part of my body to the nation, it would not have been my thighs — they’re like uncooked Cumberland sausages left on the sideboard.” Helen Skelton, BBC TV sports reporter. “I got tired of all the worry and the pain of being a human and so I decided I would take a holiday from it all and become a goat.” Thomas Thwaites, who won a US scientific award after living like a goat for three days. “I hate my face without a beard, I swear to God I really hate it. I always think I look really young. I think when I’m clean shaven, I look like a thumb.” Actor Jamie Dornan, star of Fifty Shades Of Grey. “It’s the job of the next president of the United States to work with our governors and mayors to address this crisis and save African-American lives.” Donald Trump, Republican candidate for the White House, on the nation’s racial problems. “A peacocking manchild.” Former Great British Bake-Off finalist Ruby Tandoh criticises Paul Hollywood over his decision to stay on the show as it moves to Channel 4. “I always exercise even when I am making jam, you know you can get 4,000 steps done while making apricot jam. Of course I was disappointed... somebody has got to have a soggy bottom, so it might as well be me.” “Eccentric” ex-teacher Val Stones, who does aerobics as she bakes and who has been voted off The Great British Bake Off. “So, Noel Edmonds is now phoning your pets to give them a motivational speech. How many goldfish speak English?” A tweet on the TV star’s latest project. “I do have political opinions but when they appear in print I don’t like people thinking that I think my opinion is worth listening to.” Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. “If it’s an acrimonious divorce, we’re talking millions of pounds. A straightforward separation could still cost the couple upwards of £100,000. The more amicable, the cheaper the divorce.” Top US lawyer Rupi Rai on what Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt can expect to pay for their divorce. “She has unleashed hell.” What Brad Pitt reportedly said about Angelina Jolie’s decision to seek a divorce from him. “People often say what we do is hard. I would say maintaining the concentration and technique required to play a scene, despite the lastminute chaos, is difficult.” Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates. “There is a huge societal pressure on women when it comes to motherhood, this sort of mummy cult that goes on.” Actress Emily Blunt.