Magnificent Eruptions

Lady Thatcher's 80th birthday party is described here. Best quotation, from her long-time aid, Charles Powell:

"She is not the lady she was, but she is still vigorous and interested," Powell said. "The combative spirit is still there. She can still erupt magnificently over certain things. A Thatcher eruption was always a magnificent thing to behold, except if you were on the receiving end of the handbag."

Margaret Thatcher