Celebrity quotes

DANIEL RADCLIFFE

“If they want to just bring me in and kill me, I would be so happy to do that.” (on Game Of Thrones)

JEREMY PAXMAN

“Did I love my father? My feelings ranged from resentment to passionate hatred.”

JILLY COOPER

“I only passed my driving test at 56. My children were vile. Every time they got into the car they crossed themselves.”

MICHAEL GRADE

“It’s like Channel 4 have bought a nice car, and it’s been delivered with only one wheel, Paul Hollywood.” (on Channel 4 buying The Great British Bake-Off)

ZOE BALL

“We have come to the end of our rainbow.” (on the separation from her husband DJ Norman Cook)

CLARE BALDING

“I wouldn’t be remotely interested in presenting it. I like watching it.” (on the Great British Bake-Off)

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

“I have a barman’s power and durability, but I don’t have a lot of tonal beauty or finesse. My voice gets the job done.”

MAUREEN LIPMAN

“I’ve always liked the Duchess of Cornwall and think she’s right for Charles.”

JO BRAND

“My mum has only seen me perform once. I came on and she ran out.”

10 ED BALLS

“Apparently if I don’t don the paper pants and climb into the tanning booth pre-show, I’ll look very pale compared with all the other dancers.” (on Strictly)