QUOTES of the week

‘You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.’ EC chief Donald Tusk invokes John Lennon as he says he still hopes that Britain will remain in the EU.

‘Get your skates on – the first race is at half past two.’ Veteran MP Dennis Skinner’s joke to Black Rod ahead of the Queen’s Speech, which took place just before Her Majesty headed to Royal Ascot.

‘Hopefully we’ll now get the chance to catch a bit of Peppa Pig.’ Tennis star Andy Murray looks forward to spending time with his daughter Sophia after his shock Queen’s exit.

‘Reaching 50 feels like an achievement but I still try to conduct myself with the abandon of a 21-year-old.’ Nicole Kidman says she is still young at heart.

‘It’s not a Two Ronnies sketch. You can’t answer the question before last.’ Broadcaster Eddie Mair chides Boris Johnson during a tetchy interview on Radio 4.

‘I hope some will be sad that they will now hear less about the lifestyles of pigeons, seagulls and helicopters.’ Test Match Special commentator Henry Blofeld, who is stepping down in September after 45 years in the role.

‘If it’s just Sir Vince and Sir Ed running against each other, it should be decided by jousting.’ Former Lib Dem adviser Sean Kemp suggests a novel way to settle the leadership battle between Vince Cable and Ed Davey.

‘Britain is where I practise my favourite Olympic sport – shopping. I got gold, silver and bronze in one afternoon.’ Singer Celine Dion confesses that she loves our biggest stores.

‘Everything’s going to drop. I was trying to make it not drop but it made me look fake.’ Courteney Cox admits her obsession with cosmetic procedures left her looking worse.