Alastair Campbell Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alastair Campbell.

Alastair Campbell is a British writer, political strategist, and media personality. Born on May 25, 1957, in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he is best known for his role as the Director of Communications and Strategy for former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Campbell played a key role in helping Blair win three consecutive general elections, making him one of the most influential figures in British politics during that era.

Prior to his career in politics, Campbell worked as a journalist, starting off as a trainee at the Tavistock Times. He later joined the Daily Mirror and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the political editor. His experience in media and journalism would prove to be invaluable in later years.

After leaving his position in the government, Campbell continued to be involved in politics, writing books on his experiences and offering his insights on various issues. He is well-known for his strong opinions and controversial statements, which have often garnered media attention and sparked debates.

In addition to his political involvement, Campbell has also been open about his struggles with mental health, particularly with depression. He has actively advocated for improved mental health services and has spoken openly about his own experiences, aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

Overall, Alastair Campbell has left a significant impact on British politics and continues to be a prominent figure in the media landscape.

There has been a shift to what may be defined as a culture o

There has been a shift to what may be defined as a culture of negativity which goes well beyond coverage of politics.

Alastair Campbell


To me, marriage is partly a religious thing and I'm not reli

To me, marriage is partly a religious thing and I'm not religious.

Alastair Campbell

Marriage

May I share with you my earliest memory of a political row?

May I share with you my earliest memory of a political row? It was with my mother, about the Queen - classic Freudian stuff, shrinks would say. I was eight, and refusing to watch the Queen's Christmas Day broadcast.

Alastair Campbell

Christmas

My dad, Donald, was a vet and had a practice in Yorkshire. C

My dad, Donald, was a vet and had a practice in Yorkshire. Cats and dogs were his bread and butter, but his greatest love was large animals.

Alastair Campbell

Dad

By asking the question 'Am I happy?,' and via the answer set

By asking the question 'Am I happy?,' and via the answer setting out what I mean by happiness, there is a political route that can be taken, by asking another question - 'Can politics deliver happiness, and should it try?'

Alastair Campbell

Happiness

Clinton is a big personality who has led a big life, and for

Clinton is a big personality who has led a big life, and for some of the media conventional wisdom to boil it down to a view that 'all people are really interested in' are a few moments of madness in the Oval Office gets him, the importance of the presidency, and the significance of his life, all wrong.

Alastair Campbell

Wisdom

Friends have suggested that I am the least qualified person

Friends have suggested that I am the least qualified person to talk about happiness, because I am often down, and sometimes profoundly depressed. But I think that's where my qualification comes from. Because to know happiness, it helps to know unhappiness.

Alastair Campbell

Happiness

So here is one of my theories on happiness: we cannot know i

So here is one of my theories on happiness: we cannot know if we have lived a truly happy life until the very end. This view of life and death was reinforced by my close witnessing of the buildup to the death of Philip Gould. Philip was without doubt my closest friend in politics. When he died, I felt like I had lost a limb.

Alastair Campbell

Death

Failure, it is thought, is what sells, and what people want

Failure, it is thought, is what sells, and what people want to hear and read about. I am not so sure.

Alastair Campbell

Failure

We should confine booing in sports arenas to sport. I love a

We should confine booing in sports arenas to sport. I love a good boo as much as the next football fan.

Alastair Campbell

Sports