“ I wrote every day between the ages of 12 and 20 when I stopped because I went to Barcelona, where life was too exciting to write. Colm Toibin Novelist
“ And call me a pig, but isn't it brilliantly refreshing how early the Dutch eat dinner? When they're still laying out the cutlery in achingly hip Barcelona, they're hanging the Closed sign on the restaurant doors of old Amsterdam. Julie Burchill Writer
“ I really did not think much about the size of the transfer fee when I left Barcelona because it was all down to market forces, not me. Luis Figo Footballer
“ For 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' for example, Woody Allen is one of the greatest American directors, and we really had a very good working relationship. We understand each other really well. He gave me one of the best opportunities somebody has ever given me in my career. Penelope Cruz Actress
“ But if there was no Barcelona why would you get out of bed in the morning? Ray Hudson Football Player