I'm happy for everybody that's involved with this. It took me about two years.

I'm happy for everybody that's involved with this. It took me about two years.

Whenever I felt like slitting my wrists I used to like listening to depressed singers from the 1970s. It was read more

Whenever I felt like slitting my wrists I used to like listening to depressed singers from the 1970s. It was great music for a misunderstood teenager. And when I'm feeling misunderstood these days, I'll stick on a bit of Leonard Cohen.

We should see continued consumer weakness in October and November, while industry overall does quite well. The soft trajectory going read more

We should see continued consumer weakness in October and November, while industry overall does quite well. The soft trajectory going into the fourth quarter has adverse implications.

Chances are not great that all counties in California, including ours, will be able to get enough machines.

Chances are not great that all counties in California, including ours, will be able to get enough machines.

Accusations of genocide are a very sensitive issue and we are attempting to deal with it as such. The accusations read more

Accusations of genocide are a very sensitive issue and we are attempting to deal with it as such. The accusations are made against the Ottoman regime and are no reflection on the modern Turkish state or Turkish people. I have met to discuss the issue with a range of representatives from the Turkish community and agreed to host a seminar for them to present their view on this period of history.

I don't need to reiterate the outrage and disgust with which we watched these events in New Orleans unfolding,

I don't need to reiterate the outrage and disgust with which we watched these events in New Orleans unfolding,

Sentiment is somewhat ingrained now regarding bird flu, but there is not a sea change taking place. People suspect there read more

Sentiment is somewhat ingrained now regarding bird flu, but there is not a sea change taking place. People suspect there are risks on the horizon but not so material just yet.

On Iran, let's be clear. There has been absolutely no discussion in NATO of military action.

On Iran, let's be clear. There has been absolutely no discussion in NATO of military action.

Long ago, I made up my mind that when things were said involving only me, I would pay no attention read more

Long ago, I made up my mind that when things were said involving only me, I would pay no attention to them, except when valid criticism was carried by which I could profit.