Return to Transcripts main page

American Morning

Headlines Making News 'Over There'

Aired November 14, 2003 - 07:52   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: What to do in Britain about President Bush's trip to London next week? And some folks there have their knickers in a knot over security measures being taken by Scotland Yard.
For more on that other news from "Over There," let's check in with our man in London, Richard Quest.

Richard -- good morning.

RICHARD QUEST, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Soledad.

A state visit. It's supposed to be an opportunity for two nations to cement relations. Well, it was going all right, until perhaps the White House said they wanted vast acres of London to be cordoned off for security reasons. That was a no-no, according to the British police, who basically said that they couldn't. It's a huge city. You can't just close down London because the U.S. president is coming here.

What is largely speculated is that the White House wanted to stop the protestors from being seen on television. And so, Soledad, this morning's newspapers -- and there are a lot of them on similar vein. This, for example, "Bush off," comes from the left-leaning "Daily Mirror" newspaper. All of the newspapers like, for example, the "Daily Telegraph," have interviews with the U.S. president.

But there is no doubt that this state visit, when President Bush meets the queen -- not only that; he'll be staying at Buckingham Palace. And you don't get many invitations to do that.

It's next week. I promise you we will be covering, because there will be huge demonstrations across the British capital.

O'BRIEN: Richard, can we talk about your own Buckingham Palace? We've seen pictures from inside your apartment, and I've got to tell you, I'm not sure why. Is your apartment on the market? And is this sort of your way of getting the most for your money? What's going on?

QUEST: Get your checkbook out. Yes, this is a survey, Soledad, that shows how we all make mistakes when we are selling our apartments and our homes. What can cause the price of your property to drop? There are some amazing things that will actually cause buyers to cut down, including, for example, meet this little chap. If you've got one of him sitting in your garden or in your apartment, it's going to cost you a fortune.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

QUEST: When it comes to bad taste, garden gnomes knock $750 off the price of your house. But there's plenty more things that will help cut down the value. For instance, how about big, swirly carpets with bright patterns, a bit like this? These will also slash the price. Take about $2,000 off. If you've got no taste, the buyer will take advantage.

Just about everywhere in your apartment, there's the opportunity for somebody to say, "I want the price to come down."

And don't forget to get rid of the dead plants and flowers. It could be a sign that there's no air in the room. This lot could cost me an $5,000 off the value of my home.

As for the bathroom, take great care. Those little fellows get everywhere.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

QUEST: Oh, at last, I've found someone who will listen to me and won't answer back.

O'BRIEN: So, Richard, what are you going to do with your obviously large collection of garden gnomes since what was that, Anderson, like 12 he had in his apartment?

QUEST: You said it was Bill's birthday. That's what he's getting from me.

O'BRIEN: Ship the whole box to Bill. I think that is a brilliant idea. Richard Quest, as always, nice to see you. Thanks so much.

TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com.






Aired November 14, 2003 - 07:52   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: What to do in Britain about President Bush's trip to London next week? And some folks there have their knickers in a knot over security measures being taken by Scotland Yard.
For more on that other news from "Over There," let's check in with our man in London, Richard Quest.

Richard -- good morning.

RICHARD QUEST, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Soledad.

A state visit. It's supposed to be an opportunity for two nations to cement relations. Well, it was going all right, until perhaps the White House said they wanted vast acres of London to be cordoned off for security reasons. That was a no-no, according to the British police, who basically said that they couldn't. It's a huge city. You can't just close down London because the U.S. president is coming here.

What is largely speculated is that the White House wanted to stop the protestors from being seen on television. And so, Soledad, this morning's newspapers -- and there are a lot of them on similar vein. This, for example, "Bush off," comes from the left-leaning "Daily Mirror" newspaper. All of the newspapers like, for example, the "Daily Telegraph," have interviews with the U.S. president.

But there is no doubt that this state visit, when President Bush meets the queen -- not only that; he'll be staying at Buckingham Palace. And you don't get many invitations to do that.

It's next week. I promise you we will be covering, because there will be huge demonstrations across the British capital.

O'BRIEN: Richard, can we talk about your own Buckingham Palace? We've seen pictures from inside your apartment, and I've got to tell you, I'm not sure why. Is your apartment on the market? And is this sort of your way of getting the most for your money? What's going on?

QUEST: Get your checkbook out. Yes, this is a survey, Soledad, that shows how we all make mistakes when we are selling our apartments and our homes. What can cause the price of your property to drop? There are some amazing things that will actually cause buyers to cut down, including, for example, meet this little chap. If you've got one of him sitting in your garden or in your apartment, it's going to cost you a fortune.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

QUEST: When it comes to bad taste, garden gnomes knock $750 off the price of your house. But there's plenty more things that will help cut down the value. For instance, how about big, swirly carpets with bright patterns, a bit like this? These will also slash the price. Take about $2,000 off. If you've got no taste, the buyer will take advantage.

Just about everywhere in your apartment, there's the opportunity for somebody to say, "I want the price to come down."

And don't forget to get rid of the dead plants and flowers. It could be a sign that there's no air in the room. This lot could cost me an $5,000 off the value of my home.

As for the bathroom, take great care. Those little fellows get everywhere.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

QUEST: Oh, at last, I've found someone who will listen to me and won't answer back.

O'BRIEN: So, Richard, what are you going to do with your obviously large collection of garden gnomes since what was that, Anderson, like 12 he had in his apartment?

QUEST: You said it was Bill's birthday. That's what he's getting from me.

O'BRIEN: Ship the whole box to Bill. I think that is a brilliant idea. Richard Quest, as always, nice to see you. Thanks so much.

TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com.