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" I've never declined to do an interview. "

Ken Livingstone

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" When I'm sifting the compost seed or pruning, I argue over issues in my head; I talk to myself. "

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" Most people are not shocked that I am occasionally rude to journalists. They are probably amazed I don't punch one in the face. "

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" The press keep asking me, 'What was your biggest mistake?' But if I had made a big mistake, they'd all be writing about it, wouldn't they? "

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