We are not just here to manage capitalism but to change society and to define its finer values.

My alternative to American superpower is the UN and I might add when China becomes the worlds greatest superpower you will need it too.

I believe the more difficult the circumstances, the more people will be inclined to trust those in charge at the moment.

It is tempting to deny, but if you deny you confirm what you won't deny.

Broadcasting is really too important to be left to the broadcasters.

I don't want to commit myself in advocating a definite republican constitution which will get bogged down with the question of who would elect the President and when.

The quickest way to get to the top in society probably is to be a Blair Babe now. And then all of a sudden you find you're invited to parties. I don't want to be cynical, because I'm not. But I've seen it happen to so many people who move from the left to the right so damn quickly.