Courage is a peculiar kind of fear.

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

We should have high expectations of our children, but politicians should not tell teachers how to meet them.

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

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 think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!

For any new leader of any party at any given time it takes time if you are not in government to establish yourself.