“I'm an optimist, but an optimist who carries a raincoat.”

“A week is a long time in politics.”

“I'm an optimist, but an optimist who carries a raincoat.”

“I believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night's sleep.”

“If I had the choice between smoked salmon and tinned salmon, I'd have it tinned. With vinegar.”

“One man's wage increase is another man's price increase.”

“The monarchy is a labour-intensive industry.”

“The office of president requires the constitution of an athlete the patience of a mother the endurance of an early Christian.”

“In politics a week is a very long time.”

“I believe the greatest asset a Head of State can have is the ability to get a good night's sleep.”

“One man's wage rise is another man's price increase.”