Overheard

This is the first time in West End history that the closure notice has gone up and then been rescinded.

Spokesman for City of Angels, on the musical's reprieve, Independent

I interact well horizontally.

Paula Yates, Independent

Triumphantly inarticulate.

Sir Roy Strong on Mick Jagger, Telegraph

Ray was not Bukowski, thank God. He attracted a nicer clientele.

Tess Gallagher, widow of Carver, on her late appeal, Time Out