Remember how Margaret Thatcher came to believe that abroad was more important than at home? Didn't do her much good. Simon Hoggart abroadgoodhome Change image and share on social
I think the great thing about grandparents is seeing another home, realising that people you love can have different priorities, different diversions, different opinions and lead quite different lives from the ones you see every day, and that is immensely valuable. Simon Hoggart daydiversiongrandparent share on social
All over the U.S. there are people whose lives are being destroyed for lack of proper health care provision, and there is no sight more odious than the rich, powerful and arrogant trying to keep it that way. Simon Hoggart arrogantcaredestroy share on social
I've served on five different juries, and many of them were bonkers in their own way. Simon Hoggart bonkerhavejury Change image and share on social
She is the first head of government in history to give a whole country its second childhood. Simon Hoggart childhoodcountrygive Change image and share on social
Even I would find a book about my life pretty dull. Simon Hoggart bookdullfind Change image and share on social
Americans are fascinated by their own love of shopping. This does not make them unique. It's just that they have more to buy than most other people on the planet. And it's also an affirmation of faith in their country. Simon Hoggart affirmationamericanbuy share on social
The Chinese do make vast quantities of wine for home consumption, but you wouldn't want to drink it yourself. Simon Hoggart chineseconsumptiondrink Change image and share on social
I think Tony Blair has to come down on one side or the other. You can't be a half-hearted supporter of the possible attack on Iraq. You're either with George Bush or you're against him. Simon Hoggart attackblairbush Change image and share on social
Some government expenditure actually makes a profit. Our theatre leads the world. Loads of tourists must be attracted by the fact that you could spend a week in London doing nothing but visit superb museums and galleries, free. Simon Hoggart attractexpenditurefact share on social
