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David Mellor Quotes

born 1949 England

David John Mellor (born 12 March 1949) is a British broadcaster, barrister, and former politician. As a member of the Conservative Party, he served in the Cabinet of Prime Minister John Major as Chief Secretary to the Treasury (1990–1992) and Secretary of State for National Heritage (April–September 1992), before resigning in 1992.

England
Lawyers

Also known as: Mellor, David

Random David Mellor quote

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Lawyers are like rhinoceroses: thick-skinned, short-sighted, and always ready to charge.

The press – the popular press – is drinking in the Last Chance Saloon.

The tabloids are like animals, with their own behavioural patterns. There’s no point in complaining about them, any more than complaining that lions might eat you.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: David Mellor (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.