Think 100 times before you take a decision, But once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man.
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Nationality: Pakistani Type: Politician Born: December 25, 1876 Death: September 11, 1948 |
Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.
As long as the appointment process is transparent and there is a broad mix of political views among the governors of the BBC, I think the public can feel confident that impartiality and independence are just as important to me as they have been to previous incumbents.