There's no point in worrying about things you can't influence.

One consistent thing in an otherwise inconsistent career is that I've always been passionate about parliament.

I never aspired to be Speaker simply so I could say, 'I am the Speaker of the House of Commons,' and tell my children that.

I've never been much given to little social cliques.

I am seeking every day to restore faith in Parliament - to ensure we have a House of Commons which is representative, effective and reconnected to the people we serve.

The prime minister's job is to captain his team, his party and his government.

If someone is being very cheeky, it can be quite fun to deal with that situation.