- The whole Nation is deeply concerned about Deirdre Rachid.
- My greatest personal setback was a blocked nose from sinusitis two years ago (1999). I'm an incredibly lucky person. I have a stable family. I have my friends from school, university and management consultancy. I never wanted to rebel - not even to roll a cigarette. Why would I want to rebel against being in a nice family? I've never wanted mind-altering drugs. The Hagues are all well-balanced and healthy; we're not a self-obsessed bunch.
- I don't have any regrets or grudges. Nothing's ever gone wrong in my life. I'm hugely looking forward to polling day. I am going to roar into this campaign. It sounds soppy, but it [my happiest moment so far] was my wedding day. I hardly thought about politics. Winning Richmond at 27 was pretty good, too. That's 12 years ago today.
- I knew exactly who I was at 18.
- I've never threatened to resign. I'm constant in my determination. I'm naturally upbeat.
- [Are you a typical Aries?] What's that? I'm a natural leader. I'm stubborn, combative and resilient. We were defeated and outnumbered four years ago (1997). We had no money. I really had to fight. But neither Ffion nor I are the kind of people who would get depressed.
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