The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

Courage is a peculiar kind of fear.

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.

Actually, I think it's quite sensible not to take yourself too seriously.

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.

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

There are hard choices to be made in balancing the country's security and an individual's liberties. But it is a choice that has to be faced.