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“It all goes so fast, and character makes the difference when it’s close.” Jesse Owens, winner of 4 Gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics

Jolenda & Walter, Students

“Don’t ever think of passing the remote control to someone else. If  you do, you’ll  lose control.”

S A Suwaidi, 18, Dubai

“I don’t know why we here, but I’m pretty sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves .” Ludwig Wittgenstein

Anthony, 26, Kensington

“This is the city to live in (London) if you have ideas.” Bob Geldof’s comment on the Robert Elms show BBC London radio 94.9 fm

Mark, the driver

“Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Shakespeare

Sian, 20, Student, Liverpool

“Stop thinking and start doing.”

Peter, Advertising

“Beware of what you wish, for it may be granted to you.”

Ines, Lawyer, Portugal

“Never water another man’s whiskey!”

Anonymous

“May your joy be as deep as the ocean, and your sorrow as light as its foam.”

Professor Elspeth Garman, Molecular Biophysics

“You can always park closer than you think.”

Alex, IT, Consultant

“The bells of Chelsea, sounding across the river bring a fantastic English country village feel to the heart of London.”

Tim, Chelsea resident

“If you aim for the stars you will land in the trees, if you aim for the trees you will land on the ground.”

Tara, Barrister, Hammersmith

“A watch is an object which limits your freedom, do not wear one.”

Santiago F, Finance, Spain

“There’s no point living in London if you’re not going to use it to its full potential.”

Tony, Media Sales (out on a Monday night!)

“I don’t need to justify myself to people with limited intellect!”

V  Mittal, India

“Tip to the over 80s: never try to put your socks on standing up.”

Alistair R  (the former Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington gave this quote to the passenger many years ago.)

“All the best all the time.”

Gerry & Jane, Glasgow

“What really matters is what you do with what you have.”

Jon, Financial Media

“The sexual drive of the camel
Is greater than anyone thinks;
In moments of sexual passion,
He often makes love to the Sphinx.
But the nethermost parts of that creature
Are hid in the sands of the Nile;
Which accounts for the hump of the camel,
And the Sphinx’s inscrutable smile.”

Caroline, Marketing, Snaresbrook,

“Have your moments, but always stay positive.”

Amelia, Health Advisor

“Behind ever husband is a worried mother in law.”

Anonymous

“Don’t just smell it – sell it.”

Louise, Movie Executive

“Nobody dies a virgin… life f**ks us all!” Kurt Cobain

Anonymous

“If you make a target, don’t give up, just go for it.”

Zhangir, Kazakhstan

“Advice for cab drivers (but not necessarily this one) keep your mouth shut and your ears open.”

Steve, 56, Social Researcher, Bristol

“My neighbour keeps knocking at my door at 02.30 am every day. Luckily I’m still up playing the drums!”

Alistair, Torquay

“Understanding change is the essence of growth.”

Andrew, Specialized Drum Maker, www.libertydrums.co.uk

“Always be nice to people on the way up, otherwise it’s very bumpy on the way down.”

Grant, London

“Sometimes you eat the bar, sometimes the bar eats you.”

Anonymous

“I don’t want to write something cheesy, because I want to write a sophisticated quote…. that’s why I’m still thinking!”

Sabina, Student, Azerbaijan

“Politeness is not a constriction;  it is a grace. It is no worse than an exercise of the imagination on someone else’s behalf.”

Katy T

“When in doubt leave it out.”

Two old codgers from Bristol (as they describe themselves!)

“I just need some time.”

Lewis B