Soundbites from the OED

Sound bites: January - March 2006 Oxford English Dictionary

Love is free; it is not practised as a way of achieving other ends.
Pope Benedict XVI

I'd say I'm spending that capital on the war.
George W. Bush, US President, of the political capital built up in his 2004 re-election campaign

You'll interrupt yourself in a minute.
David Cameron, British Conservative leader, being interviewed by John Humphrys

I believe it is better to light one candle than promise a million light bulbs.
Stephen Harper, Canadian Prime Minister

The BBC should continue to take fun seriously.
Tessa Jowell, British Culture Secretary

Those of us who had a perfectly happy childhood should be able to sue for deprivation of literary royalties.
Chris Patten, British Conservative politician

That little gold statue doesn't clean your house.
Charlize Theron, South African actress, on her Oscar

Date: 01/05/2006