"I was a very violent kid. I think movies and writing and art have been a way of channeling this. But I have will to defend people - it can be all sorts of people."

“...if we are to make significant progress on meeting these Goals and stay true to the promise the world made to build a better, fairer world for all, there is no time to lose in putting in place the necessary policies and resources needed to achieve these aims.”

“You cannot be firmly certain about anything. You can only have enough courage and strength to do what you consider to be right. Maybe it turns out that was wrong, but still you would have done his, and it is most important.”

“Today, Medicare provides health insurance to about 40 million seniors and disabled individuals each year. The number is only expected to grow as the baby boomers begin retiring.”

“There'll always be Christmas as long as a light Glows in the window to guide folks at night, As long as a star in the heavens above, Keeps shining down... there'll be Christmas and love.”

“Run in places you love with people you like. Enjoying your surroundings and training partners will strengthen your commitment to running and bring out the best in you.”

“It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.”

“Manchester United might not win Premier League every year, but we'd always be up there competing for it every year.”

Source : "Read the Fergie interview transcript... on holding grudges, listening to American Civil War tapes on the way to work, handling Man United's millionaires and why he thinks Pele is THE all-time No 1". Interview with Charlie Rose, www.dailymail.co.uk. October 2, 2013.

“I try to make my characters kind of ordinary, somebody that anybody could be. Because we've all had loves, perhaps love and loss, people can relate to my characters.”

Source : FaceBook post by Maeve Binchy from Feb 07, 2012