Golden Quote by Sue Townsend

I'd rather they call me a national treasure than a national waste of time. And yes, it does feel good, but I've had to…

— Boy George

I am aware of the words 'national treasure' being attached to me occasionally. It just makes me feel old.

— Paul Weller

How do I feel about being called a national treasure? I think it's marvellous if that's people's opinion. But I'd rather have the money…

— David Jason

I've definitely never said, 'Well, how about that, eh, I'm a national treasure.'

— Declan Donnelly

I am national and I am a treasure.

— Alison Hammond

Do I think I'm a national treasure? I don't see why not? I don't see why I shouldn't be. I'm a good lad, really.

— Robbie Williams

Treasure is the kind of thing you dig up... or bury! And when people say, 'Oh, he's an icon,' well, an icon is a…

— Terry Wogan

I don't treasure things much - just people. And pets.

— Felicity Kendal

I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my…

— Diogenes

The treasure shouldn't do the hunting, and you're a treasure.

— Ed Asner

If I'm a national treasure, does that mean I'm like the Elgin Marbles and will get repatriated at some point?

— Bill Bailey

A treasure does not always contribute to the political security of its possessors. It rather invites attack, and very seldom is faithfully applied to…

— Jean-Baptiste Say