“Before I joined the BBC I was, like most of the intelligentsia, prejud...” — Louis MacNeice Quote

“Before I joined the BBC I was, like most of the intelligentsia, prejudiced not only against that institution but against broadcasting in general.”

“Everyone is not able, or inclined, to write poetry in the narrower sense any more than everyone is qualified to take part in a walking race. But just as all of us can and do walk, so all of us can and do use language poetically.”

“Nationalism of the Irish type is often regarded as reactionary. With the World Revolution and the Classless Society waiting for the midwife, why take a torch to the stable to assist at the birth of a puppy? Even if the puppy is pedigree. On this question I am unable to make up my mind.”

“In broadcasting, you're pretty much married to your job.”

“In terms of broadcasting, you have to make decisions about where you want to spend your time.”

“Live broadcasting was something only done by the rich news organizations. So when you bring it to the masses, the public gets really excited.”