271 Quotes by E. P. Thompson


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    But 2005, I think, clearly is the year that we reached a tipping point. The steps are now really officially being taken to break television out of the living room.

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    I like to see when they rise in ranks and achieve their goals. It is good to know that you helped them achieve goals, that you taught them the skills that you know and that they are going to need.

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    We should do what's right for a strong, independent BBC and its audiences in the long term, not what's politically convenient now,

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    I know if he can do it I can do it. In this game, you never know when you're going to strike oil.

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    Four wins don't sound like a lot, but we only won two last year and the year before that we only won two. So to double that in my third year, it's a joy to do that.

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