Soundbytes

Soundbytes are all around us in the modern world. The soundbyte is a great way of capturing an important message easily. Hence soundbytes are the mainstay of the modern media and politician. Here are a selection of recent soundbytes: These are the ten most recently added soundbytes:

Soundbyte 1

Soundbyte:	If you are highly observant, you will have noticed that I am not David Dimbleby. He has had an encounter with a bullock and he came off worst.
Said by:	John Humphrys
About:	David Dimbleby
Topic:	Question Time
Said What?:	The 71 year old missed presenting Question Time for the first time in 15 years after being injured by his wife's bullock...
Date:	Thu, Nov 12th 2009

Soundbyte 2

Soundbyte:	In the end if people are asked to pay back money and if the authorities determine the money should be paid back and they don't pay it back in my view they can't stand as Conversative MPs.
Said by:	David Cameron
About:	Anyone told to pay back expenses
Topic:	Members Of Parliament
Said What?:	The leader of the opposition says all his MPs must pay back any money they are asked to; the PM himself had to pay back £12,415
Date:	Tue, Oct 13th 2009

Soundbyte 3

Soundbyte:	We had to dig pretty deep and showed a hell of a lot of character and fight. At times I didn't think we were going to make it. That makes it more special. When we were bad we were very bad and when we were good we managed to be good enough. It's a massive moment and I'm determined to enjoy it.
Said by:	Andrew Strauss
Topic:	Cricket - The Ashes
Said What?:	The England captain comments on England winning the Ashes again...
Date:	Mon, Aug 24th 2009

Soundbyte 4

Soundbyte:	I say to this prime minister who talks about courage and who talks about a moral compass, where was the courage in not even coming to this by-election? And where is the moral compass in allowing a campaign of lies and half truths about your opponents?
Said by:	David Cameron
About:	Gordon Brown
Topic:	Elections
Said What?:	The Tory leader hails their historic win in Norwich North and in the process asks the Great Leader a couple of questions...
Date:	Fri, Jul 24th 2009

Soundbyte 5

Soundbyte:	I played some of the best tennis I've ever played in my life - I was playing well all week and took my chances when I had them. I'm a long way from winning Wimbledon - I feel confident but I try not to get too far ahead of myself before I've played my first match there.
Said by:	Andy Murray
Topic:	Tennis
Said What?:	The British Number One tennis player on winning the Queen's Club title - the first Brit to do so since a man called Bunny!
Date:	Sun, Jun 14th 2009

Soundbyte 6

Soundbyte:	When MPs knowingly exploited the expenses system for profit, they knew they were doing that at the time.
Said by:	Nick Clegg
Topic:	Politics
Said What?:	The Lib Dem leader on corruption amongst MPs
Date:	Mon, May 25th 2009

Soundbyte 7

Soundbyte:	I have already taken responsibility for acting on this - first by accepting Mr McBride's resignation and by making it clear to all concerned that such actions have no part to play in the public life of our country. I have also written personally to all those who were subject to these unsubstantiated claims.
Said by:	Gordon Brown
About:	Labour party
Topic:	Damien McBridge
Said What?:	The Prime Minister on the claims made by his ex-political press officer
Date:	Mon, Apr 13th 2009

Soundbyte 8

Soundbyte:	It was an amazing day. I have to say a massive thanks to everyone because it's been a hugely traumatic few months - I can't exaggerate how tough it's been - but this is the perfect start. I know I've said it before but it's true, we deserve this, I really feel we do.
Said by:	Jensen Button
About:	Brawn GP
Topic:	Motor Racing
Said What?:	The British driver has gone from also ran to winner in the space of one Grand Prix with the new Brawn GP team...
Date:	Mon, Mar 30th 2009

Soundbyte 9

Soundbyte:	I don't think in a democracy where people are able to speak up that anybody should chuck custard at anybody in the street. It's not appropriate.
Said by:	Jacqui Smith
About:	Peter Mandelson
Topic:	Protests
Said What?:	Mandelson himself was 'slightly surprised' his attacker was allowed to walk off after throwing green custard at him
Date:	Sun, Mar 8th 2009

Soundbyte 10

Soundbyte:	Ryan is a true professional of the game; his lifestyle, the way he looks after himself, his desire to always want to win is a credit to him and also an inspiration to any young kid who wants to become a footballer. He is like a young boy in the way that he plays and, although he wants to play every game, he understands that by using his experience when it matters is a benefit to him and the team.
Said by:	Alex Ferguson
About:	Ryan Giggs
Topic:	Football
Said What?:	The Manchester United manager on why they have given Giggs another contract at the age of 35...
Date:	Thu, Feb 12th 2009

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