I have more influence now than when I had the power.

The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race.

She was a remarkable person and the love of my life.

Well may we say 'God save the Queen', because nothing will save the Governor-General'.

I've never said I'm immortal. I do believe in correct language. I'm eternal; I'm not immortal.

Australia's treatment of her Aboriginal people will be the thing on which the world will judge Australia and Australians - Not just now, but in the greater perspective of history.

A conservative government survives essentially by dampening expectations and subduing hopes. Conservatism is basically pessimistic, reformism is basically optimistic.

It is the first time the burglar has been appointed as caretaker.

He reveals that he has been a poor politician, a bad judge and a malevolent individual.

If I begin my book with a review of the coup, it is only to show that my abiding interests for Australia did not end with it. They shall end only with a long and fortunate life.

I was profoundly embarrassed by it [the White Australia Policy] and did all I could to change it.

Schmerz ist Wahrheit

Fear is met and destroyed with courage.

Like all great travellers I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.

This unceasing interplay between experience and narrative is a uniquely human attribute. We are the storytellers, the ones who put life into words.

Did you see Howard Dean ranting and raving? Here's a little tip Howard - cut back on the Red Bull.

Life, in all its uniqueness, would not be life without the negatives and the positives.

Grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us more . . . And grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us less

I like being a 10-year-old kid who's in charge.

I'm addicted. I'm addicted to golf.

I always wanted to be normal. I tried really hard, but it's like I try so hard and then people still say I'm offbeat. I've learnt to accept that and take advantage of it as an actor.