John Simpson
John Simpson
culture gain issue longer people perception study
The study shatters the perception that culture is no longer an issue once people gain wealth.
europe months prepared reasonably
Europe is reasonably well prepared for a pandemic, and probably better prepared than it was 18 months ago.
pleased
I was very pleased with it, ... There are always little glitches, but I thought it all went smoothly, for the most part.
action busy excuse job language perfect programmes quiz watching
My job is the perfect excuse for watching action films, soaps, quiz programmes -- where the language is busy right now.
drive group guys huge mini people posh seen
There are huge stereotypes out there. There are people who think this group is made up of those guys who drive around in Mini Coopers and are seen at posh restaurants and Melrose Arch.
achieve guys improve optimistic
We were very optimistic about the girls. We had no idea the guys would improve enough to achieve that result.
blame blaming people reflect society uses words
When people blame words they are actually blaming the society that uses them. Dictionaries just reflect the words that society uses.
changing culture plan
We will have a plan as to what we will do differently. We're changing the culture of school,
It is tremendously encouraging to see that it was done in public.
space taken
It's taken off in a space of 10 or 15 years.
access influence selling smacks
It smacks of selling access and influence to well-heeled donors.
girls state strong top
They were strong right from the get-go. I could tell (at the first practice) there were two girls who could place at the top of the state race.
absolutely bed both feeling lovely sitting
It's a really lovely feeling and we're both absolutely delighted. Dee is sitting up in bed and is feeling fine.
bits bodies lying vehicles
There are vehicles lying around, bodies lying around, and there are bits of bodies around me,