Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Alastair Campbell Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United Kingdom
  • Born: May 25, 1957
  • Died: Jun 16, 1943

Alastair John Campbell is a British journalist, broadcaster, political aide and author, best known for his work as Director of Communications and Strategy for prime minister Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003. Campbell describes himself as a "communicator, writer and strategist" on his website, while others have described him as Labour's "unelected, but ... hardly underscrutinised" spin doctor.

There has been a shift to what may be defined as a culture of negativity which goes well beyond coverage of politics. politics

Failure, it is thought, is what sells, and what people want to hear and read about. I am not so sure. failure

To me, marriage is partly a religious thing and I'm not religious. marriage

We should confine booing in sports arenas to sport. I love a good boo as much as the next football fan. sports

My dad, Donald, was a vet and had a practice in Yorkshire. Cats and dogs were his bread and butter, but his greatest love was large animals. dad

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other views from William Blake

32 other views from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

6 more thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more thoughts from Storm Jameson

2 more thoughts from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 sayings from Victor Hugo

73 sayings from Victor Hugo