Boris Johnson

I'm not trying to be popular. I'm trying to do the right thing.

I'm a bit like a bouncy castle. I can take a lot of punishment.

I don't believe in the politics of envy. I believe in the politics of aspiration.

I'm not going to pretend to be someone I'm not.

I'm a great believer in the power of positive thinking.

I have a lot of sympathy for people who are struggling.

I am not a fan of bureaucracy. I am a fan of getting things done.

I'm a very optimistic person. I always try to see the glass half full.

I think it's important to have a sense of humour in politics.

I believe in the British people. I believe in their common sense.

I'm not a great believer in rules and regulations.

I'm a great fan of the arts. I think they're incredibly important.

I'm not a man who is easily deterred.

I think it's important to be able to laugh at yourself.

I'm not a particularly ideological person.

I believe in the power of the individual.

I'm a very resilient person.

I'm not afraid to take risks.

I think it's important to be positive and upbeat.

I'm a great admirer of the entrepreneurial spirit.