The popularity of an individual in life often only manifests itself in death.

And I did wonder - because it's now three years ago since I left prison - whether there would come a time when I would forget it, or it would be in the past as anything else might be - no, it's there every day of my life.

I'm vulgar, I'm a populist. But isn't that what the mayor should be?

When a book comes out I wonder if one person will buy it. It's agony. Of course it's stupid, but it's agony.

If you make a deal with a fool, don't be surprised when they act foolishly.

Actually, Sydney is my second favourite city on earth, I love Sydney, but this is the greatest.

Are parents always more ambitious for their children than they are for themselves?