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Wednesday 26 August 2015 12:38 pm

Paddy Power results: The five best quotes – Donald Trump, Ashley Madison, Greek debt crisis

By: Lynsey Barber

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It's that time of year in the corporate earnings calendar when Paddy Power tells the City what's been going on, and business has been a little like Donald Trump's hair and Jeremy Clarkson's steak throwing skills in the first half of the year.

Read more: Paddy Power earnings jump as it unveils Betfair merger

There was some other news, of course, but ever the stunt-lover, the bookie brought more than a grin to the straight-laced world of investor relations with a selection of zing-worthy statements referencing current events. Here are the best quotes from Paddy Power's earnings. Let's just say there were more than a few punter-friendly results which caused some pain for the company…

1. On Donald Trump

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2. On Jeremy Clarkson

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3. On Greece

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4. On Ashley Madison

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5. On Mad Max

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