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There is little point in having more and more comfortable homes if we allow the environment in which we live to continue on a downward spiral of neglect and degradation.
- Chris Patten, 1993
It is OK to have thin hair; it is more important to be frank about it.
- Actor Bobby Au Yeung’s advice to Justin Lo, 2006
I am still the most brilliant. 
- Feng shui master Peter So Man-fung, 2004
My ass is my favorite body part. My mom loves it. 
- Coco Lee, singer 2005
Even if he makes sexy movies, what’s wrong with that? He shouldn’t be discriminated against because of his profession. 
- Ada Wong Ying-kay defending the candidacy of member Chan Di, a category III film director, 1994
Always aim for first class. You might not get it but you might get business. 
– Allan Zeman, entrepreneur 2005
THE BAD
Some call me the witch of SoHo.
- Greg Derham, House of Siren, 2004
It is ironic to see the millionaire politicians, high priests of Hong Kong capitalism, bowing before the altar of communism during their servile pilgrimage to Beijing.
- David Li Kwok-po, banker and Legco member, 2001
Sinner of a thousand generations.
- Lu Ping, Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Regional Office Director, on Chris Patten, 1995
My parents said, ‘You’re such an embarrassment to our family.’
- Stanley Ho’s daughter, Josie Ho, 2004
Some participants just see it [marching] as a form of activity. The fact that so many people are on the street doesn’t mean they are against Article 23. - Ip Lau Suk-yee, 2003
An iron fist in a velvet glove.
- Chris Patten on Anson Chan, 1996
It’s just so painful to feel betrayed.
- Disgraced former police superintendent, Yaqub Mohamed Khan, 1998
If he [Tung Chee-wah] can come out safely from a public estate without his bodyguard, then let him be re-elected.
- Stand-up comedian Wong Zi-wah, 2002
No matter who you are, you have the right to material luxury, be it in the form of an exquisitely crafted handbag or a cashmere bespoke suit.
- Kevin Lee, editor of Westeast magazine, on human rights, 2005
A beauty’s fart stinks too.
- Actress Do-DoTsang, 2004
If educational reform is what drives people to commit suicide, why are there only two people doing it?
- Fanny Law, Secretary of Education and Manpower Bureau, 2006
Donald Tsang is a like a pirate copy of a Hollywood film.
- Writer Chip Tsao, 2005
THE UGLY
Fuck the Queen.
- Tseng Tso-choi, King of Kowloon, 1995
We’re not saying you shouldn’t go, but if you do, watch out for the pale-skin staff, they will try to talk to you as if you’re stupid.
- Daniel Wu on Disneyland, 2005
Appalling old waxworks.
- Prince Charles’ diary description of Chinese leaders, 1997
You can tell how bleak the film industry is by the fact that my son got nominated in the Hong Kong film awards for Best New Actor. That film is totally pathetic.
- Jackie Chan, 2005
Hitler came to power by democratic election, and he killed seven million Jews. One-person, one-vote is no panacea.
- Regina “Broomhead” Ip, 2002
The female socialite can’t be too perfect. They must have some minor flaws, like being alcoholic or having an affair. 
– Writer Chip Tsao, 2001
Little Brown Fucking Machines 
- Simon Winchester OBE’s description of Cathay Pacific flight attendants, 1992, after which he was banned from the airline for a decade.
Donald Tsang is a Donald Duck.
- Councilor Tsim Pui-chung, 2003


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Hong Kong loves a good chat. Here are some quotes plucked out of 15 years’ worth of hot air.