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Rory Bremner Quotes

British - Comedian | April 6, 1961 -

Politics now is rather like going into Starbucks for a coffee.

Coffee Politics Now Starbucks Going

Location is everything, I'd rather camp in the Lake District or Scotland than sit in a five-star hotel in Frankfurt.

Hotel Lake Everything Location Sit

When I first met Tony Blair in 1996, he was open and idealistic, keen to bring a breath of fresh air to government. But something happened - was it just the arrogance of power? - that narrowed Labour's vision from purposeful reform and investment, to peevish and petulant pragmatism.

Power Vision Government Arrogance

I don't think my life would be significantly poorer if I don't impersonate Nick Clegg. Life is short enough without sitting up night after night listening to tapes of him.

Life Listening Life Is Short Night

It's harder to take politics seriously, to understand the issues, than it is to drown it all in a sea of scorn. And while the world cries out for greater analysis and insight, we are distracted by bread and circuses, aka the 'Great British Bake-Off' and 'Tumble.' We should rediscover our tradition of satire. Of speaking truth unto power.

Truth Sea Power Great Politics

Being a great believer in Scottish tradition, I followed the example of my fellow countrymen and moved to England.

Great Tradition Being Example Moved

British politics is more nuanced. Part of the problem with New Labour is that they are a moving target.

Politics Moving Problem Target New

I am just fascinated by this reassurance from a menacing figure. It is rather frightening.

I Am Just Rather Reassurance Figure

I had an Edinburgh, middle-class childhood and a public school education.

Education Childhood School Public

I'm much more used to the TV shows, which are demanding to write and perform but very fulfilling.

More Write Used Much TV Fulfilling

In a more intellectually rigorous age, I wouldn't be talked about as a satirist at all. I would just be a topical comedian.

Age More Just Would Just Be About

My first public impression was my French teacher, Derek Swift.

Teacher First Impression Public

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