Andrew Pierce, "Boris on a roll", The Times, 29 April 2005, p. 40.
• When asked by The Oxford Student whether he sees anyone amongst his younger colleagues who would one day replace Howard.
• When asked by The Oxford Student whether he sees anyone amongst his younger colleagues who would one day replace Howard.
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Old Man Howard, that Old Man Howard, he just keeps rolling, just keeps rolling.
— Boris Johnson
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• When asked by The Oxford Student whether he sees anyone amongst his younger colleagues who would one day replace Howard." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (born 19 June 1964) is a British politician, journalist, and popular historian. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from July 2019 until September 2022.
About Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (born 19 June 1964) is a British politician, journalist, and popular historian. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from July 2019 until September 2022.
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