Scepticism is a necessary and vital part of the journalist's toolkit. But when scepticism becomes cynicism it can close off thought and block the search for truth. Jeremy Paxman blockclosecynicism Change image and share on social
It's stupid to have a simple-minded view. Jeremy Paxman mindsimplestupid Change image and share on social
I hate the word 'sneering', I can't help the way my face looks. Jeremy Paxman facehatesneer Change image and share on social
I've always thought you have to live life looking forwards, not backwards. I've had no interest at all in who my ancestors are. Jeremy Paxman ancestorbackwardsforward Change image and share on social
The idea of a tax on the ownership of a television belongs in the 1950s. Why not tax people for owning a washing machine to fund the manufacture of Persil? Jeremy Paxman 1950sbelongfund Change image and share on social
I find it odd that people take me seriously. Jeremy Paxman findoddpeople Change image and share on social
At work people are expected to be at the beck and call of employers all the time. You have blackberries and other things, and they just don't leave you alone. People have less time just to drop into an art gallery. Jeremy Paxman artbeckblackberry share on social
It's not just politicians. Any spokesman for a vested interest is well schooled in how to say what it is they wish to say, which may bear no relation at all to what you've asked them. Jeremy Paxman askbearhave Change image and share on social
Why are we in this mess, now facing the prospect of economic armageddon? It's because the prevailing characteristic has been greed, and it doesn't matter whether it's individuals living beyond their means or governments living beyond their means or people seeking to get rich quick. Jeremy Paxman armageddoncharacteristiceconomic share on social
The English approach to ideas is not to kill them, but to let them die of neglect. Jeremy Paxman approachdieenglish Change image and share on social
