Clive Anderson Quotes & Sayings

“Schoolchildren and older people like the idea of planting trees. For children, it's interesting that an acorn will grow into an oak, and for older people it's a legacy. And the act of planting a tree is not that difficult.”

“Tree roots hold river banks together and stop the wind blowing soil away, there are many creatures that live in woods and they provide a sense of well-being and look nice.”

“Gardening has just sort of grown on me. I find it therapeutic. And I like smelly things.”

“Research gathered over recent years has highlighted the countless benefits to people, wildlife and the environment that come from planting trees and creating new woodland habitat. It's obvious trees are good things.”

“I don't think I'm really a rude person, but now I see myself on television, I think, 'Oh, God, that is a bit strong.' And I wonder if I've always been like that and I haven't been aware of it.”

“On the environmental front there's concern about global warming and high levels of carbon dioxide, and trees take in CO2 and store carbon.”

“I like to think of myself as a natural gardener.”

“I'm a trained lawyer, after all, so I don't have to admit to anything.”

“I've always liked trees. And then, growing up, I took an interest in ecology, hedges being destroyed, the landscape being turned into prairies.”

“The labour Party has lost the last four elections. If they lose another, they get to keep the liberal party.”