At an age when most youngsters are preparing for their GCSEs, I was suddenly a jet-setter, briefly the toast of Hollywood and London's West End. My immature wishes and naive opinions were treated with respect.

Sounds naive respecting someone
who doesn't give a shit about you.

I'll respect the wishes of the membership.

On a personal basis, you need to respect his personal wishes and know he'll do well there as he's done here. My own personal feeling is especially when they've found a real lucrative position, you can't stand in their way, but that's not to say there's not disappointment.

I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them

I respect his (Ramos) opinion but I am standing with the commission?s recommendation. He is entitled to his opinions but we should look at the substantive proposals.