Quotes Of the day

I’m sure every business is full of phonies and people that don’t return phone calls and play the big shot. I’m sure it exists on Wall Street and in London and Rome but Hollywood always gets the rap because there it’s so obvious. You’re dealing with one diva after another.” Film director Woody Allen. Lemon curd. You think it’s sweet but it’s got a hefty after-twang.” Actress Tamsin Greig when asked what flavour she would like to be if she were a jelly.

The North of England is its own country in all but name. Perhaps it is time to cut loose. Anyone for Nexit?” Lord (Melvyn) Bragg. I don’t see myself as cocky, I see myself as confident. If people see me as arrogant it’s a shame because I’m not. It’s like being called the bad boy of ballroom. I was called that for the first few years of Strictly because I was very outspoken.” Dancer Brendan Cole.

Who wants to be called ‘mature’ like an old cheese?” Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman.