Wisdom, wit and gaffes from Sir Edward George

As the governor of the Bank of England prepares to leave the Old Lady an article in the Independent guides you, in its words, "through some of Sir Edward's "thoughts" and some other thoughts about Sir Edward, renowned central banker, after-dinner speaker, keen sailor and chain-smoker".

First published in the Independent, 25 June.

Sir Edward George, the Governor of the Bank of England, yesterday bared his soul to the Treasury Select Committee for the last time before he makes the transition from

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