“For the most part our grassroots members are serious, nice, tolerant p...” — Francis Maude Quote

“For the most part our grassroots members are serious, nice, tolerant people.”

“It always seemed to me a bit pointless to disapprove of homosexuality. It's like disapproving of rain.”

“Our share of the vote overall rose by less than 1 per cent - yes, that's right: less than 1 per cent.”

“I've always been fascinated by the grassroots folktale level of a culture, and as a storyteller, I have to follow what seems to be leading me on.”

“Development has to start from the base; the kids need to be playing, and the institutions have to come forward. There needs to be focus on grassroots.”

“If you dont invest in grassroots and if you dont invest in youth football, then its inevitable that youll pay the price somewhere down the track.”