I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldnt go into it, because its demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family. – John Key
Your personality as the prime minister feeds through to what you emphasise, and what you dont, how youll handle a situation – whether youve got the combination of intelligence or instincts to adapt and to make good decisions. – John Key
We have been given the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders. I do not take that trust for granted, and I never will. – John Key
Bronagh looks after the kids and without her the family would disintegrate… there are some things you cant discuss with anyone other than your wife. There has to be a strong bond of trust. – John Key
I didnt become leader to transform the Liberal Democrats into an enlarged form of the Electoral Reform Society. Its not the be all and end all for us. There are other very, very key ambitions in politics, not least social mobility and life chances, that I care about as passionately if not more. – Nick Clegg