QUOTES OF THE WEEK
“You can envisage a situation in which Guinness and Baileys are seriously disrupted.” British Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable warning that pubs could run out of Irish drinks after Brexit.
“Regardless of the outcome, rest assured we will ensure Guinness, the world’s favourite stout, is available to be enjoyed throughout the UK and Ireland for decades to come.” A spokesman for Guinness brand owner, Diageo.
“We need to have dialogue, we need constructive engagement, we need parties to stop grandstanding and actually do the right thing.” British Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley appeals to the political parties north of the border.
“The assertion that I punched anyone over a parking spot is false. I realise it has become a sport to tag people with as many negative charges and defaming allegations as possible for the purposes of clickbait entertainment. Fortunately, no matter how reverberating the echoes, it doesn’t make the statements true.” Actor Alec Baldwin, who has been charged with assault.
“That wild girl stuff is drink-fuelled bravado and actually, when I’m on my own, I’m like a little broken sparrow wanting to be put back together.” Actress Sheridan Smith on her mental health issues.
“The future of our country will be decided this week. Elections don’t just matter when voting for president. This election might be the most consequential of our lifetime.” Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on the imminent mid-term elections in the US.
“Black people are too stupid to vote for me.” Reported comment, just released, made by Donald Trump, during his presidential campaign.
“I eat Christmas pudding once a month. In the January sales they are giving them away. I had one last week, so I’m in my Spanx now.” Actor Richard E Grant, describing himself as a “Christmas-aholic”.
“There’s a politics to my existence in this industry, full stop, but I do think artists have a responsibility that overlaps with politics.” Actor Paapa Essiedu.
“When I see on television a presenter becoming emotional or just doing a little too much hugging and crying, I sort of think ‘Allow me to feel, as a viewer, what I think it’s appropriate to feel’.” TV’s Louis Theroux, saying it can seem “cheap” for interviewers to express emotion.
“No-one can use my music unless they ask, and if they ask nicely I might let them. But no politicians are asking me because I don’t do that.” Musician Liam Howlett.