This book was updated November 2016 Love or hate him you can't ignore Nigel Farage - he is constantly in the news. More than any other British politician of recent times, Nigel Farage has taken politics by the scruff of the neck and given it a good shaking. His party, the United Kingdom Independence Party, better known by its acronym UKIP, has become a dominant force despite claims by its detractors that it is at best a one-issue party and at worst a party full of "fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists." As a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Farage has done his utmost to be a thorn...

Over the years, Boris Johnson has become one of the best known faces in British politics, with his unorthodox style and regular blunders. To some he is a loveable buffoon who can't help but keep putting his foot in it; to others he is an evil genius, strategically playing the fool in an effort to win the nation's hearts. Whatever their opinion of Boris, most would probably agree that characters like him at least help to keep the world of politics an interesting one. Here are some of the best snippets by and about him.

Jeremy Kyle is a very silly man who should be hit over the head with a brick. At least that's what some people think. Others see the outspoken talk show host as a beacon of light in an otherwise mundane daytime TV schedule. This difference in opinion has perhaps helped to fuel Jeremy Kyle's reputation as one of the most controversial personalities in British media today. With the kind of past that some say would make him an ideal guest on his own show, Kyle is a man who doesn't hold back, often provoking interesting reactions both from his guests and from others in the public arena. This book...

Joan Rivers has long been regarded as the most fearlessly outspoken and controversial comedienne in the world. She has delighted or outraged millions with her biting, sometimes savage wit which is frequently turned against herself. Her one-liners are often devastatingly funny, even when she is being offensive. For half a century her radio and TV programmes have given her a huge number of followers. In this book, Dave Farnham has collected examples of her wit at its ferocious best. Find out her opinions on childbirth, what she thought of Elizabeth Taylor or what she let slip in the presence of...

Abraham Lincoln was without doubt one of the world's greatest statesmen. His words are as relevant now as they were in the nineteenth century; he was ahead of his time. Indeed, among the quotes contained in this book there are numerous nuggets of wisdom that apply as much to present-day life as they did to Lincoln's own time. Many of today's politicians would do well to heed them Like Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi he lacked conceit and self-delusion; and like them his vision reached beyond national boundaries in its appeal. People everywhere revere him for his belief in the dignity of...

Former KGB agent Vladimir Putin is one of the world's most enigmatic leaders. Fiercely protective of his private life, yet at the same time projecting his image at every opportunity, he is scrutinized and analysed constantly by the media, in an attempt to build up a picture of what makes him tick. Certainly he is passionately fond of sport, often making sure he is seen indulging in extreme outdoor pursuits and demonstrating his prowess as a martial arts expert. Equally, he enjoys the limelight as a would-be singer. But who is he on a deeper level? Is he Russia's new strong man, leading the...