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Rod Liddle Biography

Journalist

Rod Liddle is a British journalist known for his satirical and conservative political views. Born on April 1, 1960, he has had a career that includes roles as a columnist, radio and television presenter.

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“I hope you are looking forward to the tsunami of industrial effluent which is coming your way in the first quarter of the new year. You will not be able to avoid it, unless you are Helen Keller. One way or another, Wills and Kate are going to get you.”

Way Years Firsts Able One Way Quarters New Year Looking Forward Monarchy Kate Helen Tsunami

Author:Rod Liddle

“The poor Geordies are in the process of being rebuffed by every sentient human being whose ambition in life is more than simply to pocket six million quid for having been a failure and run for the hills. They want beautiful, flowing football and tangible success, at St James' Park. Fine. I, meanwhile, want Jessica Alba and the Nobel prize for literature. I make my prospects slightly more realistic.”

“Faria Alam whined about the invasion of her privacy in yet another lucrative interview earlier this week. There is very good money to be made out of whining about the invasion of your privacy.”

Made Week Football Very Good Managers Soccer Interviews Privacy Invasion Chairman Whining Good Money

Author:Rod Liddle

“Here is the full list of the banned words I used: active homosexual; career women; Third World; blacks; Asians; Australasia; Bangalore; primitive African tribes; crippled; in a wheelchair; hare lip; ethnic minorities; handicapped; spinster; committed suicide; gypsies; Bombay; illegitimate daughter; air hostess; Siamese twins; Calcutta; deaf ears; illegal asylum seeker; province of Northern Ireland; grandmother; bachelor.”

“History has shown us that it's not religion that's the problem, but any system of thought that insists that one group of people are inviolably in the right, whereas the others are in the wrong and must somehow be punished.”

People Problem Groups

Author:Rod Liddle

“Bayern's midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, who scampered around the pitch like an office boy on amphetamines for the last 25 minutes or so.”

Lasts Boys Player Minutes Football Office Soccer Midfielders Amphetamines

Author:Rod Liddle

About the Author

Born: April 1, 1960
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 6

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