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

I think the record shows that as Speaker, I have taken the lead in cleaning up politics.

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

It's a cowardly form of politics to use my spouse to beat me.

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

A legislature cannot be effective while suffering from public scorn.

If you asked me if I'd rather be Speaker or a very senior minister, I'd say Speaker.