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December 22: No prizes but can you guess who said this in 2009? Try our quiz...

Who said this? And what on earth were they talking about? Take part in our "Quotes Of The Year" quiz. (Sorry, there are no prizes because of the economic climate and the need to make efficiency savings.)

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But as they say, it’s the taking part that counts…I'll post the answers tomorrow. Anyone from KCC taking part starts with a minus five score....

"The jury is still out."

Who said this about one of KCC’s more contentious initiatives?

"I have the vulgar attributes that can connect with the public."

Plain speaking as always but who was this assessing their chances of getting a job?

"A colossal waste of taxpayers’ money and police time."

Detained for questioning, this politician was scathing about the costs of a certain police operation. But who was it and what was it about?

"If I ran the council on the basis that there might be a perception of interest, I would never make a decision."

A note of exasperation as this council boss fended off some criticism. About what and who was it?

"It is not all about cutbacks."

We’ll have to see. But what black hole was this county councillor alluding to and who was it?

"A way of using taxpayers’ money for engaging in political propaganda."

This Kent politician was one of the few to escape untainted by the expenses scandal. Who was it and what was he referring to?

"If there is going to have to be a lorry park, over my dead body will it be here."

Battle lines were drawn between KCC and which MP over what?

"Modest, sensible and fair."

Maybe not quite how some saw this pay increase. But who and what was it referring to?

"How can you justify spending £7,000 on a lamppost?"

A good question. But who said it an about what?

"Be sure to make eye contact with drivers when you are trying to move through traffic."

Indispensable advice to who and about what?

"I am surprised no-one has taken selective authorities to tribunal for child abuse given the unnecessary strain and stress it causes."

Outspoken comments but who made them and what were they about?

"The reality is, it hasn’t worked. It’s made people iller."

Which Conservative went seriously off-message with this damning indictment?

"A kick in the guts"

A description of what government intervention and by whom?

"Money which should be spent on health, schools, policing and social services is in some cases going on excessive salaries and unjustified bonuses far beyond the expectations of the majority of workers. This culture of excess must change and will change."

Which politician entered the row over public sector salaries?

"Conclusions in the report are based upon supposition and the flimsiest of evidence, lacking in research, thorough analysis and empirical data."

Who took umbrage about its deposits in Iceland and against who?

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