QUOTES OF THE DAY

“Doddie was an inspirational force of nature. His unending energy and drive and his strength of character powered him through his rugby and business careers and, we believe, enabled him to fight the effects of MND for so many years.”

The family of Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52 after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in

December 2016

“I like to grow old disgracefully, so I don’t mind admitting I still like to get out there and club, and people are like ‘really?’, but I can’t help it.”

Australian film director and producer Baz Luhrmann, 60

“And I think how my dress or bikini can hurt someone? Please explain me that.”

Croatia supporter and model Ivana Knoll, who insists she feels comfortable wearing her daring World Cup outfits without fear of arrest in Qatar