Why are we in this mess, now facing the prospect of economic armageddon? It's because the prevailing characteristic has been greed, and it doesn't matter whether it's individuals living beyond their means or governments living beyond their means or people seeking to get rich quick. Jeremy Paxman armageddoncharacteristiceconomic share on social
The English approach to ideas is not to kill them, but to let them die of neglect. Jeremy Paxman approachdieenglish Change image and share on social
It's not just politicians. Any spokesman for a vested interest is well schooled in how to say what it is they wish to say, which may bear no relation at all to what you've asked them. Jeremy Paxman askbearhave Change image and share on social
The cure for cynicism is simply to engage honestly. Jeremy Paxman curecynicismengage Change image and share on social
It seems to me that the way to remove people's cynicism is, when asked a straight question, to give a straight answer. Jeremy Paxman answeraskcynicism Change image and share on social
Watching TV is the most popular leisure activity in Britain. I find that very depressing. Jeremy Paxman activitybritaindepress Change image and share on social
I've spent my whole life being told I have a face like a horse. You are just what you are, aren't you? Jeremy Paxman facehavehorse Change image and share on social