He's our biggest repository of useless knowledge. National Icon, National Treasure, and National Dustbin. [On Stephen Fry]
Michael Parkinson quote At its best, cricket is the most wonderful entertainment in the world.
Michael Parkinson quote Vaughan has been a wonderful leader, quietly inspirational and shrewd. To be the best, England must beat the Aussies in Australia, but let's rejoice in the moment
Michael Parkinson quote Compare the demeanours of Flintoff and Rooney, and you'll get what I mean. The respect between the teams was wonderful - and respect for your opponent is better to have in your armoury than contempt.
Michael Parkinson quote He was also a generous performer. The people who worked with him regarded themselves as very fortunate [on Ronnie Barker]
Michael Parkinson quote I felt sorry for her. I think she was tired; she didn't want to do it [on a flop interview with Meg Ryan]
Michael Parkinson quote We're not interviewing criminals or paedophiles, we're interviewing entertainers.
Michael Parkinson quote So much interviewing these days is about the presenter - I'm a clever boy, I'm going to be smart with people; or it's a trivial - how do you like your eggs boiled?
Michael Parkinson quote Biography
English talk show host, been around forever - 1935+. Bizarrely successful given his interview technique does not blend well with the modern celebrity.
