Quotes of the week

"Unacceptable... to swear in public, even in a theatre as part of a script."

Mr Justice Joseph Zammit McKeon justifying the Classification Board's decision to ban the play Stitching.

"Does that mean we should stop all the US films coming to Malta?"

Former Prime Minister and playwright Alfred Sant reacting to the judge's argument that swearing in a theatre was the same as swearing in public.

"At that time you're blinded."

Leli Theuma, who was trampled on by a horse during the Mnarja sulky race, on how he was cheering on his son at the time.

"There was the need for sacrifice."

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi defending the decision to use taxpayers' money to finance students' exchange programmes after the European Commission suspended funds because of authorities' mismanagement.

"All known to police."

Sources revealing how the suspects in the attempted heist on the HSBC Bank headquarters had been investigated in relation to serious crimes in the past.

"Malta is beautiful! Food so far is not amazing..."

American R&B singer Kelis tweeting about Malta before her performance at the Isle of MTV concert in Floriana.