He's gone from being at the Hampstead Theatre to appearing at the Palladium [on Stuart Rose, again] |
I am brave, but I take a view. It is an educated view. I am careful. I am not reckless. |
I am delighted to announced that our third year, since acquiring the business in October 2002, has again produced an excellent set of results. |
I believe our results for the last financial year represent a credible performance, |
I could have closed down bits of British Home Stores to make more money but it's not my style. I want to make my money as a retailer, not by putting people out of work. |
I have been in this country long enough to know of the many gripes South Africans have against my country, |
I regard the recent barrage in the press as an unjustified attempt to discredit me and deeply disappointing, ... I believe the current atmosphere could only realistically lead to a bitterly and publicly fought takeover battle which, in my opinion, would now have a very damaging effect upon Marks & Spencer's employees and brand. |
I regard the recent barrage in the press as an unjustified attempt to discredit me and deeply disappointing. I believe the current atmosphere could only realistically lead to a bitterly and publicly fought takeover battle which, in my opinion, would now have a very damaging effect upon Marks & Spencer's employees and brand. |
I think I pick more winners than losers. |
I'm in the retail business, not the circus business. |
If I come bumper to bumper with you on Monday, I'm going to punch your headlights out. |
It's all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family. |
Most of the people in the company are happy. |
The fact that we have been supporting them, means that we could take the great move to show on our own - I put my best foot forward and I have never been afraid, |
The middle-market continues to be challenging, turnover being down 4 percent year to date. |