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Sound bites: July–September 2003


You can put up a sign on the door, 'beware of the dog', without having a dog.
Hans Blix, Swedish diplomat and United Nations weapons inspector

It's like hanging out with two miniature drunks.
Johnny Depp, American actor, on his two small children

All the rudiments of success in life can be found in ironing a pair of trousers.
Chris Eubank, English boxer

My heartfelt wish is that people will learn from the circumstances surrounding my father's death and show more compassion and kindness.
Rachel Kelly, daughter of British scientist Dr David Kelly

A war can perhaps be won single-handedly. But peace--lasting peace--cannot be secured without the support of all.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazilian President

When did sun and fun become linked in people's minds? There's no fun in sun at all.
Roy Strong, English art historian


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