I grew up in south London and spent most of my adolescence in the snooker halls of the area, turning professional at 17. — Jimmy White Copy Share Image
I had jobs from the age of 14, when I arrived in London as a refugee. Aged 17, I'd get up at… — Alek Wek Copy Share Image
Before doing 'Darkplace' in 2003, I was temping and at call centres, and that was pretty bad. Then I was at the… — Matt Berry Copy Share Image
I think now, more than anytime I can remember, bands are sounding pretty similar whether they're English or American, from Manchester or… — Graham Coxon Copy Share Image
I get homesick - I could be in the sunniest place, but I need to see normality, and normal, for me, is… — Stefflon Don Copy Share Image
I feel at home most places I go, but my very top of the list are Bali, Italy, and London. Those are… — Donna Karan Copy Share Image
There are little pockets of old time in London, where things and places stay the same, like bubble in amber. — Neil Gaiman Copy Share Image
My great-grandmother was born in London, the daughter of a Brixton coachman, and became the most famous singer in Australia. Her name… — Christopher Lee Copy Share Image
When I moved to London I couldn't afford to rent anywhere. So I housesat for a friend of my mum and dad's… — Alice Levine Copy Share Image
The '60s in London obviously brought about the explosion of music, the Beatles especially, and then the Rolling Stones and other forms… — Charlotte Rampling Copy Share Image
I started listening to old music that represented Mum and us living in west London when I was younger, and delved deep:… — Miquita Oliver Copy Share Image
A flight from London carrying the artist we all used to know as Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, was forced… — Cat Stevens Copy Share Image
My first acquaintance with 'Peter Pan' was back when I lived in South London. I was at art school, and I needed… — Roger Rees Copy Share Image
“You're going to be a famous artist." His voice is deep velvet - soothing and sure. "You'll live in one of those… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
Plenty of people are intrigued by their family history. Growing up as the son of West Indian immigrants who moved to London… — David Lammy Copy Share Image
I was lucky I went to school in London because the tutors could see what to do. I knew I wanted to… — Hussein Chalayan Copy Share Image
“He hugged me, and I let him press me against his godlike body. What? A girl should have some fun sometimes.” — Jennifer Loiske Copy Share Image
I am a member of the London Library, and on almost every single job I do, there is some benefit to be… — Ed Stoppard Copy Share Image
The vendors of flowers in the streets of London are wont to commend them to customers by crying: "All a blowing and… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
London is a beautiful city with many places of interest, but I am a player and it is not easy to fit… — Erik Lamela Copy Share Image
In London there was an article about all these girls bending it like Beckham, and in India there's this big wave of… — Parminder Nagra Copy Share Image
I was part of London 2012 in the build-up and there's always drama ahead of a major championship or Games. — Denise Lewis Copy Share Image
Bernstein was everywhere - Vienna, London - and everyone admired him. Of course he loved Boston, and he did so many great… — Andris Nelsons Copy Share Image
L.A. style is more laid back than London, mainly because it's always sunny. In London, the cold means you get to rock… — Jessica Lowndes Copy Share Image
It's a bit of a cliche but throughout London, even in places like Notting Hill, you'll see utter luxury alongside council flats… — Russell Howard Copy Share Image
A country gentleman should bring his lady to visit London as soon as he can, that they may have agreeable topicks for… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Frankly, I have no sex appeal. Just strolling in Los Angeles, London, or Paris, you will find a bunch of young guys… — Robert Pattinson Copy Share Image
I'm not sure where I'm from! I was born in London. My father's from Ghana but lives in Saudi Arabia. My mother's… — Taiye Selasi Copy Share Image
I knew I really made it when my dad saw me in London and after the performance he had no notes to… — Jason Ritter Copy Share Image
A study of the panics of 1873, 1893, and 1907 indicates that these panics were the result of the international bankers' operations in London. — Eustace Mullins Copy Share Image
Many of my favourite hotels are in London. I like the Covent Garden Hotel and I stayed at Blakes last time I… — Diego Luna Copy Share Image
I mean, London has shaped me as a person. My parents are Nigerian so I've had the luxury of blending different cultures… — MNEK Copy Share Image
I lived in London for a time in the '90s and I love it here. You know, I just go and see… — Elizabeth Peyton Copy Share Image
All serious elite institutions, from the great London clubs to the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party, have always made sure… — Peter Hitchens Copy Share Image
We've only recently turned the corner on the Sept. 11 attacks being blamed on Jews and Israelis, as well as almost every… — Abraham Foxman Copy Share Image
I'd love to do more theatre and acting. I attended a performing arts high school in London, and it would be great… — Derek Hough Copy Share Image
I loved my time at Fulham. A lot of the reason why I signed for Fulham was because of Chris Coleman. I… — Jimmy Bullard Copy Share Image
“You can see the people who thought they could come to London, bend over and pick gold off the streets. They’re all… — Garry Crystal Copy Share Image
“London, he had decided, was a mad place, very much of itself, entirely unique. He thought he liked it.” — Dave Hutchinson Copy Share Image
Eventually I knew I needed to leave Hull and move to London permanently, but I was scared to leave my house, my… — Lucy Beaumont Copy Share Image
