The Scottish Mail on Sunday

QUOTES of the week

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‘Denial is not an option. Prevaricat­ion is not an option. Being a bystander who turns the other way is not an option. Enough really is enough.’ Labour MP Luciana Berger receives a standing ovation in the Commons as she condemns anti-Semitism.

‘But what about John Humphrys?’ Radio 4 Today programme host Mishal Husain recalls the reaction of her children when she told them she had been named Broadcaste­r of the Year.

‘Can’t help thinking that a slightly creaky old lady with long grey hair isn’t ideal for US TV.’ Mary Beard, who has largely been edited out of the American version of the documentar­y series Civilisati­ons.

‘I have found a replacemen­t. I can really go and retire now.’ Tina Turner after watching Adrienne Warren – pictured with the star – play her in a new West End musical of her life.

‘Farms have animals. Animals make funny sounds, smell bad and have sex outdoors.’ Farmer Stephen Nolan’s sign that warns townies not to complain after buying homes in the country.

‘My son, hypnotised and overawed as ever by the beauty of nature.’ Comedian David Baddiel tweets a picture of his teenage son glued to his screen and oblivious to the wonders of the Cornish coastline.

‘To be a Christian you have to forgive people… It is one of the hardest decisions I have ever made.’ Neville Lawrence, speaking ahead of the 25th anniversar­y of the murder of his son Stephen. ‘Even Disney princesses are terrified sometimes.’ Patti Murin, who stars in a Broadway version of Frozen, wins praise after admitting she missed a show due to an anxiety attack.

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