THEY SAID WHAT?

“Kim Jong Un of North Korea, who is obviously a madman who doesn’t mind starving or killing his people, will be tested like never before.”

– US president Donald Trump

“I’m so nervous – my hands are cold, my mouth is dry. I’m also excited, I’ve got the excited tummy.” – TV’s Ruth Langsford on her pre-Strictly Come Dancing nerves

“The worse my dancing gets, the more leg I’ll have to show to distract everybody. I’m probably going to shock myself. I suspect a lot of people will be shocked too.” – Good Morning Britain star Charlotte Hawkins looking forward to her first appearance on Strictly

“There was a point when I was worried I was getting a bit too upset in all of these scenes, which is hard to avoid.” – Actor Benedict Cumberbatch who plays a father who loses a child in a new TV drama

“How do I keep my mind active? I learn a word a day, like anatidaephobia. It is the irrational fear of being stared at by a duck.” – Actress Dame Judi Dench.

“When I was pregnant I bought some chocolate dog biscuits from a pet shop in Belgravia. I got into my car and felt so hungry that I ate them all.” – TV sports presenter Gaby Logan

“I like a man who can be a real friend, has a good sense of humour, a good pair of shoes and a healthy gold card.” – Victoria Beckham