Quotes of the day

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We will champion the underdog on the show, including tree slugs. These animals play a vital role in the ecology of woodland.”

TV naturalist Chris Packham on the new series of the TV show Springwatch.

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And so a new decade begins. How thankful I am for the opportunities life has afforded me. 50... Let’s go.”

Kylie Minogue celebrates her 50th birthday. “

Basically, the deal is very simple – we are paying a very large amount of money, £40 billion, and in return we want a trade deal. Everything else is essentially incidental to that. The UK should make clear to the EU that if we don’t get the trade deal we want, you don’t get the money.”

Tory MP Jacob Rees-mogg on Brexit.

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I’m 80! I keep pinching myself! I can’t believe it! I didn’t think I would live this long!”

Veteran actress Jane Fonda.

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If this is what England dish up after great preparation, then God help us when we do not prepare.”

Geoffrey Boycott on England’s thrashing inflicted by Pakistan in the first Test at Lord’s.

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Hair sprouting everywhere, not just on my head.”

Downton Abbey star Jim Carter on what he sees in a mirror.