Quotes OF THE WEEK

‘At every turn there have been anonymous sources trying to reignite the story around me.’

Maria Bailey, after the Swing gate TD’s deselection as a Fine Gael election candidate was confirmed by the party’s national executive.

‘It was not something that was becoming of a member of the royal family… and I let the side down, simple as that.’

Prince Andrew, on the folly of remaining friends with Jeffrey Epstein after the financier’s release from prison on child sex offences.

‘The mackerel that you’ll buy in Marks and Spencer cannot be served as is, but must have its skin removed.’

Just one of a long list of exacting requirements in a note instructing Supreme Court Judge Peter Charleton’s legal staff on the specifics of what food he likes, where to source it and precisely how to serve it.

‘I’ve stopped Googling myself. I don’t need to know what people think about the size of my bottom

Actress Emilia Clarke, on the downsides of fame.

‘Every man wants to be a ladies’ man, though they won’t admit it. It’s one of the best things in the world.’

Former 007 George Lazenby, who concedes he received plenty of female attention during his acting career.

‘Vile to work with, demanding, quite unpleasant and passiveaggressive.’

Actress Emma Thompson, describing herself.

‘At the moment, the world is going nuts for soya and pea protein but the future belongs to algae.’

Heather Mills hopes that pond slime can be turned into food products.