- None of the things that I'm talking to the police about, or have talked to them about, is to do with children. I want this completely clear. My name appeared in the paper this morning - no names, no pack drill - alongside Gary Glitter and Jimmy Savile. So that's not on, all right? I know we've all got a game to play here, you've got to sell newspapers, and good headlines make good sales, but for God's sake let's have a decent headline this time.
- I've been talking to the police about sexual...I can't even remember what the word is now. In the old days it was called putting your arm around somebody and giving them a cuddle, but nowadays, God knows.
- I want to say that I have had two trials. I have had one trial by media and one trial by Crown Court. And I have to say, in all honesty, that I prefer trial by the Crown Court.
- Deep down inside him there was a guy which was very hard to get to. I've known Jimmy Savile for over 50 years, that's a hell of a long period to know somebody, and I've never had an absolutely in-depth straight conversation with him because he's constantly got a sort of invisible shield up. He likes to keep his distance from everybody, even friends. He'll joke his way out of something if he doesn't want to answer you... I think probably enigma is a good word for it.
- For some unknown reason, with Jim [Jimmy Savile], you couldn't anticipate that he wasn't going to be around anymore - he was such a powerful presence. He was one of the first DJs that actually became a personality.
- [on the death of Sir Jimmy Savile] We are all going to be worse off without him around.
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