QUOTES OF THE WEEK
It is really very damaging, in my view, to our standing in the world for a president to take one of the crown jewels of our national defence and denigrate it. Joe Biden on President-elect Donald Trump’s criticism of US security services.
I’m very much of a germophobe, by the way. Believe me. US President-elect Donald Trump, who has described the custom of shaking hands as “barbaric”.
The boss of Sherlock, the number-one person on Sherlock... it’s not me, it’s the person to whom I’m married. She is the person who runs all of Sherlock. She is the person who either kicks us up the arse or restrains us, depending if we’re being insane or lethargic. Steven Moffat, creator of the popular TV series.
The real test is it’s my mum’s favourite movie that I’ve ever done and if it’s my mum’s favourite, it must be OK, she’s picky. Actress Emma Stone on her acclaimed new musical film La La Land.
Part of my job is to have a foot on stage and a foot in the audience. To have one ear to the band and one ear to the crowd. And if you’re doing that correctly, you experience the evening through their ears as well as your own. Singer Bruce Springsteen.
So many people are in football for the wrong reasons. Not because they love the game, but because they smell money. Former England soccer manager Graham Taylor, who has died aged 72.
We were not allowed any mirrors in the house, which would explain how I do my make-up, and the fact that I look like I’ve slept in a skip. Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman talking about her youth.
I guess the lesson is we shouldn’t be fooled by good-looking liberals, no matter how well-spoken they are. Actress Jane Fonda criticising Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for approving pipelines from the Alberta oil sands after allegedly having said earlier he would not approve them.
Thought I had the perfect outfit for sensational Nude Live show, but when I looked in the mirror it clearly needed ironing. Writer Kathy Lette on watching a nude live show in Sydney that the audience also attends naked.
I don’t understand the mentality of spending a great deal of money on a handbag. I would rather have a carrier bag with the money in. Actress Brenda Blethyn.
I have created a very unconventional family. I have lovers who are three decades younger than me. That makes people very uncomfortable. I feel like everything I do makes people feel very uncomfortable. Singer Madonna.