The armed struggle is not ending just now. We are upholding a ceasefire. We have our arms with us.

We don't mind having sanctions banning us from Europe. We are not Europeans.

The voice of Mr Bush and the voice of Mr Blair can't decide who shall rule in Zimbabwe, who shall rule in Africa, who shall rule in Asia, who shall rule in Venezuela, who shall rule in Iran, who shall rule in Iraq.

Don't drink at all, don't smoke, you must exercise and eat vegetables and fruit.

Certainly we must combine forces . South African troops are within the country.We raised this matter with Mrs [Margaret] Thatcher and Lord [Peter] Carrington when we met them and we wanted to get from them a definite commitment that they were going to get the South African troops out.

Dont fight even over girlfriends. The country is full of beautiful women. If you cant get one, come to Mugabe for assistance.

I am an educationist. I'm an economist. I am a politician. I am also now a good storyteller, you know?