Auberon Waugh Quotes

Anyone wishing to communicate with Americans should do so by e-mail, which has been specially invented for the purpose, involving neither physical proximity nor speech.

It is my settled opinion, after some years as a political correspondent, that no one is attracted to a political career in the first place unless he is socially or emotionally crippled.

Generally speaking, the best people nowadays go into journalism, the second best into business, the rubbish into politics and the shits into law

Looking back at all the people I have insulted, I am mildly surprised that I am still allowed to exist.

Better to go than sit around being a terrible old bore.