Sir David Frost: That Was the Life That Was

John Major:
Being interviewed by David was like relaxing in a warm bath... but being conscious that there's a cold shower overhead that could be turned on at any moment.

[Michael Parkinson is interviewing David Frost on his chat show "Parkinson"]

Michael Parkinson:
What are the areas that you care *not* to be asked about?

[David Frost grins]

David Frost:
Very good question. Isn't that a good question? Could I just make a note of that?

[David Frost pulls out a pen and paper, and jots down the question for future use when he is interviewing anyone]

John Birt:
At our regular lunches I would, as friends do, chastise him and say "David, you're going to have to think about drawing a discreet and gentle end to your broadcasting career, and leading your life in a different way". And he'd say "No, no, no, no".

Joan Bakewell:
None of us want to give up. And one of the things I said to David recently "Are you going to give up?" And he said "No, are you?"

Michael Grade:
He was never going to retire. As long as there was work to be done, television cameras to appear in front of, he'd have been there.

David Frost:
Show me where there's a programme and I'll be there.