QUOTES of the week

‘A mind-blowing level of corruption.’ US expert Travis Tygart, after a report uncovered evidence of state-sponsored doping of Russian athletes.

‘I suspect there are many on the Opposition benches who might be familiar with an “unscrupulous boss” – one who exploits the rules to further his own career. Remind him of anybody?’ New PM Theresa May opens fire at Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn during her first Prime Minister’s Questions.

‘You don’t need to fill the whole tub with champagne – I only use about 40 bottles.’ Kamaliya Zahoor, the wife of a billionaire tycoon, is such a fan of the fizzy stuff that she bathes in it as a beauty treatment.

‘I see the pictures of me and how gorgeous I was, but at the time I didn’t see it.’ Actress Britt Ekland regrets having plastic surgery in her 50s and admits that it ‘ruined’ her face.

‘As long as I’ve got my hands up, they’re not going to shoot me – that’s what I was thinking. Wow, was I wrong.’ Carer Charles Kinsey, who was shot by police in Miami while trying to calm his autistic patient.

‘They said, “She won’t get the part but she will learn about rejection.” Well, that backfired.’ BFG star Ruby Barnhill says her parents only allowed her to audition for the role of Sophie to put her off acting.

‘Donald Trump’s rhetoric makes even me wince a little bit.’ Nigel Farage admits he has been taken aback by the Republican hopeful’s campaign speeches.

‘This morphine’s not bad, you know.’ Doris Richards’ last words to her son, Rolling Stone wild man Keith. She was 93.

‘Running around in cars, ladies, Martinis... it sounds terrible.’ Idris Elba stokes rumours he’s due to take over as James Bond.