Quotes by Peter Ford

“Both of their fathers came from Bangladesh 40 years ago as unskilled, almost illiterate laborers. They went to work in the garment factories in the midlands. Later, they brought their wives over and put their children in school.”

“He seemed to be working on the hope that the more open he is, the less anyone will think he has to hide. When I asked for his lawyers phone number, in case anything happened to him, he laughed, and wondered if I knew something he didnt.”

“He tried everything but in the end there were just too many things breaking down on him. Hes been a great servant, though. After 2004 he might have considered packing it in but he worked valiantly to recover.”

“Richie has been unlucky. He got over his knee operation but then had trouble with his groin but hes back now making progress.”

“Most of us will, no doubt, be pleased this relationship has been brought to an end.”

“Their living room is lined floor-to-ceiling with religious and nonfiction books. They, like many younger, educated Bangladeshi, are more overtly devout than their parents. They are more educated about the tenets of their religion.”

“Were not going to close the door on anybody. Well take the FBD League with the panel we have at the moment and then look at making changes. Nicky more than likely will be involved.”

“They told them that events were being held on their behalf, and the kidnap victims found it heartening.”

“One picture that he didnt like was The Loves of Carmen with Rita Hayworth, which (Columbia boss) Harry Cohn forced him to make.”