"The positive news is that the British economy is continuing to grow and is creating jobs. And it is positive news too that at a time of real international instability we are a safe haven in the storm."

"A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives."

"It's normally the kiss of death to be identified as a rising star, or someone to watch."

"Of all the public services, education is the one I'm most interested in. You get a more dynamic economy, you deal with most social problems, and it's morally right."

"It never occurred to me that I wouldn't go to college and have a career - as well as a family - of my own. Both my parents, but especially my mother, encouraged me and led me to believe that it was possible."

"I've just simply used what I've used because of the great, great expressive potential of it."

"I'm a genuine person - I will never promote something I don't believe in."

"And I've come to the place where I believe that there's no way to solve these problems, these issues - there's nothing that we can do that will solve the problems that we have and keep the peace, unless we solve it through God, unless we solve it in being our highest self. And that's a pretty tall order."