too sexy for this blog

We are really pampered in the Government Department. We got a *special* invitation to a reception following a speaker event with Speaker John Bercow, MP . The Speaker of the House of Commons had a lot to say about his role as Speaker, but instead of giving you an intelligent summary, I will present my notes, in single quotes, and direct quotes from Speaker Bercow that I found amusing or titillating, in full quotes. Enjoy.

'I am modern and like to chill with the masses. I don't dig those old costumes.'
'I wasn't invited to be a Minister and I don't want it anyway, so nyah!'
'I won't say it was because of me (but we all know it was)...'
"scrutineer" (this word is too cool for spelling)
"haven't got two brass farthings to rub together"
"I'd like to have the whole cake...."
'He has a LOT of hair...More than I expected from his pic on Wiki...'
"People are put on the committee either as a reward or a punishment."
'And is that a light pink shirt under that blazer or is it the lighting?'
"Political faiths"
'Q: (from audience) Why are there so many white guys in the House?
A: (from Sp. Bercow) I'm awesome. (We had a conference. And we'll have a chat about it. Maybe quotas? Maybe not. But it's a problem.)'
"chin-less wonder" (brilliant!)
"I hope the country will resist the siren calls of extremists..."
"I'm a hybrid" (really???)

The Internet multi-verse will kindly forgive any over-cheekiness in the above notes/quotes list.
He was pretty entertaining, well-composed and not only did he attend the reception afterwards, but spent the entire 30-45 mins or so conversing with the students, rather than rubbing elbows with dignitaries.
I'm not entrenched in British politics, but whatever your "political faith", that's a point in the guy's favor.

And let's face it, the man has got some hair. And by some, I mean tons. Pantene or Vidal Sasson could make a killing off Speaker Bercow.