QUOTES OF THE WEEK
“It doesn’t matter what you wear, where you go, who you go with or whether you have taken alcohol or drugs. No one asks to be raped.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says rules around court evidence will now be examined following a rape trial where the defence referred to an alleged victim’s underwear.
“I too am shocked by the figures. I find it deeply distressing.” Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone tells an Oireachtas committee there is evidence there were 71 alleged abusers at Scouting Ireland.
“We are deeply sorry for the hurt that has been caused by the actions of some past members of Scouting Ireland and its legacy organisations.” Scouting Ireland chairperson Aisling Kelly.
“I wasn’t one of those who said if we leave the EU it will be really bad for the UK. I said the sky won’t fall in. It will be a different world for us outside the EU but it will be a good one. I genuinely believe there’s a bright future for the UK and our best days lie ahead of us.” British Prime Minister Theresa May.
“Most people know that what I have been through has been pretty traumatic emotionally. It’s been horrible. I finally feel that I came out of that mud and mire and I’m here again and I’m doing what I’m best at really and what I enjoy most. So, if I do sound more excited it’s probably because I am.” Singer Cliff Richard.
“I was brought up to believe that ladies don’t go to the loo.” TV’s Noel Edmonds on I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!
“I think I put on about two stone in America, and I’ve grown a beard because of all of the hormones from all the chicken wings I was eating.” Singer Lily Allen on the downside of touring.
“I hate exercise and I love to eat. I eat when I am sad. I eat when I am happy. This president makes me anxious and hungry for pancakes.” Singer Barbra Streisand.
“I have gone down two dress sizes. I feel fitter and healthier. I can fit into my wedding dress — which is just heaven.” BBC newsreader Kate Silverton, after being ousted from Strictly Come Dancing.
“I walk a bit like a farmer, not a queen, and I am not a very good physical impersonator. So there is a dollop of artistic licence”. Actress Olivia Colman, who plays Queen Elizabeth in the Netflix series The Crown.
“I’m fine as I am. I’m a granny now and I don’t want to compete with the young ones.” Actress Susan Hampshire (81) insisting she will never have cosmetic surgery.