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New Zealand 2017 quote of the year contest finalists:

The full list of quotes, in particular order, are:

"It's deeply disappointing, but it's not gay." – Actor Jatinder Singh after ‘Nigel’ calls a dropped pie “gay” in Rainbow Youth's advertisement.

"Excuse me for laughing, but it's been a long time since I've been ravaged by a toothless sheep." – Winston Peters on Gareth Morgan.

“This is my generation's nuclear-free moment.” – Jacinda Ardern on climate change.

“I’m embracing my new feather duster status.” – Paula Bennett, ending her tenure as Deputy Prime Minister.

“First ladyman? Who knows… Aiming for Michelle Obama, probably gonna be a little bit closer to Prince Philip.” – Clarke Gayford on his role as Jacinda Ardern’s partner.

“I am a different shade of brown." – Student Jai Selkirk of the Dilworth School team winning “Word – The Front Line Poetry Slam” competition.

"Please tell me that's not your penis.” – Shortland Street’s Dr Chris Warner (Michael Galvin) confronting his son about a photo, in a cliff-hanger ending.

“If humour is common sense dancing, John Clarke was Nureyev.” – Musician Don McGlashan on the death of comedian John Clarke.

“For overseas observers, in NZ elections, we all vote then take the ballots—chuck them out—and ask a man called Winston Peters who won.” – Writer Ali Ikram tweeting about the 2017 election.

"I've not seen the data about the risk factor of death by falling fatty; I'd imagine it's similar to the risk factor of death by Sharknado." – Fat activist and scholar Dr Cat Pause when asked if fat people are a hazard because they could fall on you.

https://www.thehits.co.nz/the-latest/these-are-the-finalists-for-new-zealands-quote-of-the-year-vote-for-your-favourite/

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That Winston likes to play

23 “I’m surprised you’re asking. I thought you knew everything.”

https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-06-2018/the-24-most-winston-things-said-by-winston-peters-in-the-last-24-hours/