It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions read more

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.

BT's 2Q 05/06 results would appear at first glance to be bang in line with our below-consensus expectations. But slightly read more

BT's 2Q 05/06 results would appear at first glance to be bang in line with our below-consensus expectations. But slightly more-than-expected margin weakness and lower cash flow is unlikely to be taken well. Our sell rating is maintained.

When you're in Washington and voting, you don't have the one-on-one interaction with your constituents that you do when you read more

When you're in Washington and voting, you don't have the one-on-one interaction with your constituents that you do when you are in the district working out of the district office. You can do phone calls and letters and things like that (in Washington), but you can do one-on-one things in the district.

The stocks are certainly more expensive than they were a year ago. People are piling into this space, but I read more

The stocks are certainly more expensive than they were a year ago. People are piling into this space, but I think that if you look at the benchmarks around the world these are great businesses.

The reason the renewal is of significance is the technology. We're going from a tape-based media to digital one. The read more

The reason the renewal is of significance is the technology. We're going from a tape-based media to digital one. The tape will become obsolete. Someone can drag an icon on the computer in a drag and drop procedure, as opposed to what used to be go down the hall and get the tape.

It has been three years since the government published details of the options regarding the regulation of private military companies, read more

It has been three years since the government published details of the options regarding the regulation of private military companies, yet ministers have failed to find a solution.

(Danger) didn't even come to my mind at the time. I was just thinking of getting the police officers out read more

(Danger) didn't even come to my mind at the time. I was just thinking of getting the police officers out of the car.

I did my book to help other people, ... People are always struggling and they need help and something to read more

I did my book to help other people, ... People are always struggling and they need help and something to give them courage, so that's why I did it.

I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried.

I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried.