Always take much less than you think you'll need.

People think cruises are for old folk, but they are amazing, as you get to see so many places, and you're never stuck as you're docked in a different port every day.

Gardening is, apart from having children, the most rewarding thing in life

Don't overdo the booze especially while flying - just because it's there doesn't mean you need to drink it. Everything in moderation.

I get nice letters, but really I have no idea. I just try to enthuse people. You've been married for 31 years.

It's never much fun at school - it's just dates. Then as you get older, for some reason, you get more interested.

Once I was on a plane and a woman said to me, 'Now, what's the matter with my tomatoes?' And I said, 'Well, it's a bit difficult to see from here.' She took offence and said, 'I was only trying to be friendly.'