“I absolutely did not expect something like [this]. We made this film really by passion and art – we never thought it was possible to go so high with the Oscar nomination.” Michel Hazanavicius humbly comments on The Artist’s 10 Oscar nods.
“If he thought the England team were arrogant, then I’m guilty of arrogance for wanting to play my best for England, for wanting to win a World Cup for England and for wanting to bring back cups for England. If that’s arrogant, then I’m guilty.” Delon Armitage responds to Andy Robinson’s claim that English players are “arrogant”.
“EVICTION HAS STARTED please come and show your support. Remember, please remain peaceful, we are committed to non-violence.” Occupy Bristol tweet to followers on eviction day.
“Definitely the solution in Syria is not the solution suggested by the Arab League, which we have rejected. They have abandoned their role as the Arab League and we no longer want Arab solutions to the crisis,” Syria’s foreign minister pours scorn on the Arab League mission.
“I don’t think you want someone as the candidate for president who pays more taxes than he owes.” Mitt Romney defends his tax returns.
“She is just…. more precious than a diamond. She is so stunning. So beautiful. I’m so happy for my sister and her husband. She’s beautiful.” Kelly Rowland describes Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s newborn Blue Ivy Carter.
“Down with military rule” “Revolution until victory, revolution in all of Egypt’s streets.” Protesters in Tahrir Square, Cairo, on the one year anniversary of the start of the revolution
“Amid all the billions in financial assistance and rescue packages, we Germans also need to watch that we don’t run out of steam. After all, our capacities aren’t infinite, and overstretching ourselves wouldn’t help us or the EU as a whole.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the financial crisis in Europe
“Mario feels very uncomfortable. He is really disappointed and thinks it’s unjust. He feels he is being judged more harshly than the rest by the referees. It’s clear whatever he does… maybe other people get away with it.” Mario Ballotelli’s manager tells Sky News of his disappointment at his player’s treatment
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