Quotations

Sound bites: October-December 2004

Peter Mandelson has hardly been in Brussels two weeks and already Wales has fallen into the Irish Sea.

Michael Ancram, British Conservative politician, after the principality was left off a map of the British Isles for the cover of an EU yearbook

It was a night.

Brigitte Bardot, French actress, when asked what was the best day of her life

I am sure some people think I have not got the brains to be that clever, but I do have the brains.

David Beckham, British footballer, revealing that he intentionally picked up a yellow card in England's World Cup clash against Wales

I earned capital in the campaign, political capital, and I intend to spend it.

George W. Bush, US President, on his re-election

Congratulations, Mr President.

John Kerry, American Democratic presidential candidate, conceding victory to George W. Bush

When you get to my age, you lose three things. One is your memory and the others are...er...er, sorry, I can't remember.

Norman Wisdom, British comedian, singer, and actor, announcing his plan to retire on his 90th birthday in February 2005

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