“Payments have to be made directly to my boss.”

Assistant police commissioner Michael Cassar testifying in court on comments former Sliema deputy mayor Silvio Zammit made to a Swedish company official to influence EU tobacco directive.

“He used to eat for free.”

Police Superintendent Paul Vassallo testifying that former judge Ray Pace received favours in the form of free meals, free repairs for his wife’s Mini Cooper and a free CCTV system installed at his house.

“Although I disagree that the issue should lead to my resignation, I feel in the circumstances, given I have lost faith in you, it would be best... that I resign.”

Labour’s outgoing deputy leader Anġlu Farrugia, in a letter to leader Joseph Muscat, explaining how he did not feel that his comments on a member of the judiciary should have led to his resignation.

“I can understand Anġlu Farrugia is hurt... he is still very relevant.”

Labour leader Joseph Muscat reacting to Dr Farrugia’s letter.

“The best gift I’ve received all my life.”

Jonathan Xuereb expressing his gratitude on his return from Texas where his four-year-old daughter received life-saving cancer treatment.

“I’m going to sleep in the cage with the tigers.”

Circus owner Mario Sali protesting against the planning authority’s order to dismantle his operation in Naxxar.