Large motorway flyovers are the cathedrals of the modern world. - Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of Blackburn

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Many interviewers when they come to talk to me, think they're being progressive by not mentioning in their stories any longer that I'm black. I tell them, 'Don't stop now. If I shot somebody you'd mention it. '

Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of Blackburn

Large motorway flyovers are the cathedrals of the modern world.

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I have never consciously exploited the fact that I am a woman. I wouldn't dare try that even if I knew how to. I have too much respect for my male colleagues to think they would be particualrly impressed.

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