Its sad to see boxers sometime…

It's sad to see boxers sometimes when they've come from these massive highs with thousands of people screaming for them. They're the best at what they do – then, that's it: stopped, finished.

David Haye


Being a father can unreason yo…

Being a father can 'unreason' your worldview, or at least make it very flexible, and that can create all sorts of fun and insights. It's sad that children's open-eyed wonder and sense of play begin to fade as they approach adolescence. One grand function of fathering is to keep the fading to a minimum.

Clyde Edgerton


When Foyles War ended in 2010 …

When 'Foyle's War' ended in 2010 after seven series, I was sad but not despondent. After all, ITV had already axed the show once in 2007, then brought it back due to public demand.

Honeysuckle Weeks


It is a sad commentary that to…

It is a sad commentary that today we face a choice between having schools that are a monument to our past – or schools that will be the lifeblood of our future. But since that is our choice, let us resolve to choose wisely.

Ted Kulongoski