# Quote — Alan Clark, Diaries: In Power

> I only can properly enjoy carol services if I am having an illicit affair with someone in the congregation. Why is this? Perhaps because they are essentially pagan, not Christian, celebrations.

- Author: [Alan Clark](https://www.leafyquotes.com/alan-clark.md)
- Book: [Diaries: In Power](https://www.leafyquotes.com/alan-clark/diaries-in-power.md)
- Page: 125
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/alan-clark/diaries-in-power/i-only-can

## More from this book

> I am confirmed in my opinion that it is hopeless here. All we can do is arm the Orangemen – to the teeth – and get out.

p. 395 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/alan-clark/diaries-in-power/i-am-confirmed.md)

> I fell into conversation with Douglas. His is a split personality. À deux he is delightful; clever, funny, observant, drily cynical. But get him anywhere near "display mode", particularly if there are officials around, and he might as well have a corncob up his arse. Pompous, trite, high-sounding, cautiously guarded.

p. 198 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/alan-clark/diaries-in-power/i-fell-into.md)

> I want to fire the whole lot. Instantly. Out, out. No "District" commands, no golden bowlers, nothing. Out … If I could, I'd do what Stalin did to Tukhachevsky.

p. 291 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/alan-clark/diaries-in-power/i-want-to-fire.md)