I don't want a headline saying 'Kennedy suggests this or implies that.'

My approach is always to try to be straight with people, especially about what my party can achieve.

My idealism has not abated, but I have witnessed it withering away nationwide, to the point where at least among the young, to have ideals is akin to being blinkered and oldfashioned.

I couldn't imagine a day without music. It relaxes and stimulates me in equal measure and I hate the sound of silence - the concept, I mean, not the track by Simon and Garfunkel.

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.

You won't catch Liberal Democrats describing trade unionists as wreckers.

Courage is a peculiar kind of fear.