61.  It was impossible to distance herself physically in the small room -- doing so mentally was the next best thing.

62.  The best thing you can do is keep out of his way until I get rid of him.

63.  If a punting pole gets stuck in the mud the best thing is to twist it.

64.  So the Irish went for the next best thing, consultative status, getting a toe in the door.

65.  NEW Zealander Mary-Jane Hilton means every word when she says cancer was the best thing that ever happened to her.

66.  The best thing for us is to have a war.

67.  She did the next best thing.

68.  The best thing of all has been the chance of taking part in this war...

69.  The new rule banning the dreaded back-pass, is the best thing to happen in football for many years.

70.  The best thing about them is that you can personalise your gifts.