Quotes OF THE WEEK

‘Any steps that imperil or undermine the Good Friday Agreement will not be welcomed by the US.’

What US president Joe Biden, reportedly said during a private briefing on Air Force One ahead of the G7 summit.

‘I think he has a capacity to see through the spin and the fog and the… articles in the British media about the protocol, and [he] simplifies the message.’

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, on Joe Biden’s comments.

‘That’s life. That’s what all the people say. You’re riding high in April, shot down in May.’

Outgoing. Northern. Ireland. First. Minister. Arlene. Foster does a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s That’s Life, aptly describing her own situation, at the British-Irish Council meeting in Fermanagh this week.

‘It really scared me because if you go too far, you end up in India.’ Actress Toni Collette on the perils of trying to perfect a Welsh accent for the film Dream Horse.

‘It’s a little rough when you’re going out the doors and the other parents are saying, “Oh congratulations, you must be so proud of your granddaughter”.’

Hollywood star Michael Douglas, 76, after attending the high school graduation of his daughter Carys, 18.

‘It’s difficult for everyone but that’s families for you. I stay way out of it.’

Prince Edward, on the British royal family’s rift with Harry and Meghan.

‘I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been, in some way – whether it’s being flashed at, groped, or some guy saying they’re going to slit your throat.’

Actress Keira Knightley says every woman she knows has experienced threats or sexual harassment.