Irving Pearman .

"The Police will tell you a 17-year-old can strip down a bike in minutes.'' -- Mr. Alex Scott on the lack of Bermudian motor mechanics.

"Until I got married I was an authority on women. I studied them.'' -- Mr.

Scott .

"There is no need for unemployment in Bermuda.'' -- Mr. Ottiwell Simmons .

"The secret of taxation is that you do not kill the goose that laid the golden egg.'' -- Dr. David Saul explaining no increase in the betting tax.

"As Minister of Finance my role is to protect revenue, that is not to give money away.'' -- Dr. Saul .

"They have shown the wisdom of Solomon,''-- Dr. Saul on the committee looking at changes in customs duties.

"What about toothpaste?'' -- Dentist Dr. David Dyer on hearing that duty on toothpaste would retain a higher customs duty.