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“The flavours that I’ve used for this recipe are vaguely Moorish. I’ve been obsessed with the flavour combination of quail and pistachios since eating a quail flatbread served with yoghurt and pistachio nuts at a restaurant in London named Moro. That would have been almost 20 years ago.”
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ASSAULT
“Do you want to know who my favourite magician is? David Cop-a-feel.”
The former American president jokes about groping an actress during a photo opportunity. His hobbies include invading personal space and Middle Eastern countries.
PETS
“You have sparked a totally unusual behaviour in my dog.”
The French president blames a junior minister for making his dog urinate on a fireplace at the Élysée Palace. At this point, his dog could defecate on the carpet and he could step in it and then walk it through the house and then put his feet up on the couch while he ate dinner in front of the television and he still would not be the least statesman-like leader in the world.
BUSINESS
“I am the furthest thing from a playboy there is … If I am a playboy, where are all the pictures of pretty girls?”
The billionaire complains about his public image. Strong point from a casino owner who periodically marries models and becomes engaged to pop stars.
SCIENCE
“I think that both sides have their own results, from their studies, and I appreciate and I respect both sides of the science.”
The US ambassador to Canada explains her position on climate science. You should see her play two-up.
CITIES
“Criminally overlooked Canberra packs a big punch for such a small city.”
The Lonely Planet spokesman names Canberra in third place on the guide’s 2018 list of cities to visit. In fairness, the entertainment this week has been better than usual.
ABUSE
“Our analysis is that the national redress scheme … was going to cost in total about $4 billion, and of about $4 billion we think our exposure is $1 billion.”
The chief executive of the Catholic Church’s Truth and Justice Healing Council responds to legislation providing for a national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse. There is no joke for this, just appalling suffering.
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