My aunty says I'm the double of my father. He was a workaholic, which I've definitely inherited. And like me, he could be the life and soul of the party, but also quite withdrawn. Alastair Campbell auntydoublefather Change image and share on social
The royal family's existence is a constant reminder of the hollowness of John Major's rhetoric, and idiotic statements by its leading members a constant boost to the republican cause. They're fine opening hospitals. It's when they open their mouths they get into trouble. Alastair Campbell boostconstantexistence share on social
I used to be very routine-based and the new thing in my life is not having a clear, full-time existence. Alastair Campbell baseclearexistence Change image and share on social
Friends have suggested that I am the least qualified person to talk about happiness, because I am often down, and sometimes profoundly depressed. But I think that's where my qualification comes from. Because to know happiness, it helps to know unhappiness. Alastair Campbell depressfriendhappiness share on social
The media are obsessed with spin doctors and with portraying them as a bad thing, yet seem addicted to our medicine. Alastair Campbell addictbaddoctor Change image and share on social
I'm certainly driven, I hate losing, I can be ruthless and short-tempered and terribly competitive. Alastair Campbell competitivedrivehate Change image and share on social
My closest friend, who died not long ago, is buried near Marx's grave in Highgate cemetery, so I see the gaggle of admirers laying roses at the foot of his tombstone regularly. I have never been tempted to leave flowers there myself. Great theories, shame about the practice. Marx did many things. But inventing class was not one of them. Alastair Campbell admireragocemetery share on social
Don't accept that you are in crisis just because everyone says you are. Alastair Campbell acceptcrisis Change image and share on social
One in four of us will have a mental illness at some point. That is a lot of people. Alastair Campbell illnesslotmental Change image and share on social