“I fully anticipate using the full force of FE Week to cause trouble”

“What would Dolly Parton do? I ask”

“It was painful to me personally to have been involved”

“There’s a paternalisation of FE students”

“Once all this is over, I want to make sure we don’t lose all this unity”

“What I needed was a mentor, to give me a kick up the backside”

“Personal ambition isn’t a massive driver. But I guess that doesn’t equate to securing the CEO job!”

“My staff can make the decisions. They’re big boys and girls”

“I always wanted to understand how things work and be in charge”

“Many authorities are in trouble and look at adult education as easy funds”

“David Carter took me for a little walk around the UTC, and he said 'what do you need?'”