Do not let the word 'tripe' deter you. Let its soothing charms win you over, and enjoy it as do those who always have!

The spoken word is man's physician in grief. For this alone has soothing charms for the soul.

I had a holiday job in a kitchen, but I think we'll draw a polite veil over that. There was nothing joyous or creative about it. And none of this helped my studies.

I think Isambard Kingdom Brunel would be a good chap to have supper with. Anyone who builds a railway and then builds a steamship when he gets to Bristol and can't go any further must be a good chap.

Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things.

I think tripe is maligned. It's wonderful stuff, but everyone goes 'urgh.' You have to wash and then cook it, very gently braise it, for eight hours. It uplifts you but steadies you at the same time.