I am not good at dealing with the modern media. I have not felt I have been as effective as I should be.

However, the Government has made it clear that we do not encourage the recruitment of teachers from developing nations where there may be an adverse effect on the economy.

I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.

There is a shortage of teachers but the January 2001 schools census showed that teacher numbers were at their highest level than at any time since 1984 - and 11,000 higher than 1997.

In the 21st century when few of us stay in the same job all our lives, I would like to think there was flexibility so teachers could become social workers, or foster carers become teachers.

My Department has already recognised this and has been working specifically on the technical support issue since January and will offer advice to schools during the Autumn term.

I was head of the Sixth Form Centre when I left the school.

I want to give producers more financial security.

By creating useful job descriptions and making clear what qualifications should be expected, the Department aims to help improve schools' ability to recruit the right people.

I think film is a very powerful advocate and message carrier.

The need for improved technical support in schools has expanded as the Government and schools have increased their investment in information and communications technologies.

Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.

For in that sleep of death what dreams may come When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause

To know what is impenetrable to us really exists, manifesting itself as the highest wisdom and the most radiant beauty... this knowledge, this feeling is at the center of true religiousness.

They can change every name in South Africa, but it won't change the fact that the government has failed to provide services or curb crime

Hardship makes the world obscure.

It's all about understanding that God is behind every performance, good or bad, and that trusting Him will always leave you satisfied.

You've got to take responsibility for the hell that you've been giving to our people not only in America, but in Haiti and the Caribbean, and now in Africa. [Hillary] Clinton, your hand is bloody

You are not responsible for the disposition you are born with, but you are responsible for the one you die with.

Do yoga in order to know what to do when you're not doing yoga.

The thing with crowns is, it isn't the putting them on that's the problem, it's the taking them off.