The BBC is a victim of its own independence. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes bbc independence victim
My mobile rang around lunchtime one day, and it was George Michael. He wanted to come in on Friday. We were like, 'okay, if that's what you want'. And he was a very good guest. That's a real exception to the rule. Graham Norton dayexceptionfriday share on social
I spent a long time working in restaurants and making no money. It was very character-building, but I think it could have been built in a shorter time. Graham Norton buildcharacterlong Change image and share on social
All these people I interview are worth ten times what I'm worth. Graham Norton interviewpeopleten Change image and share on social
What distresses me at times is that I meet a lot of people in their 40's, 50's, 60's, who still say they're a victim of child abuse. Dave Pelzer abusechilddistress Change image and share on social
I want the BBC to be a mass market public service broadcaster still funded by the licence fee... and the licence fee is more durable than many people in the commercial sector believe. Gavyn Davies bbcbroadcastercommercial Change image and share on social
An independent state does not pay too dear a price for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them; a state which has lost its independence may find at least some compensation in the fact that its protector procures for it peace with its neighbours. Theodor Mommsen acceptavoidcompensation share on social
