"This Olympics was a success for Great Britain...the capital had wanted to throw a party for the world. And when we're talking about parties, ceremonies and festivals, the English are unrivalled...The Olympics was a moveable feast, more Hemingway than Dickens. I have to say to my English friends, when they have recovered from the festivities (I can't say in what condition), it's only been two weeks from 'Gosh we'll never make it!' to 'Wow, we made it!'. And this, if you like, is the news. Once, confronted by a difficult task, the English would be worried...today they are not hiding any more...Congratulations, and thank you for a fantastic party."