With [Vladimir] Putin, he says he's going to do something, he gets on it, does it.

I think we should SHUT UP, stop talking about negotiating anything, just be quiet and let things sort themselves out a little bit, and see what happens. Maybe there will be one or two other countries that think what Britain's done, we can do, and it seems the right way to go.

You need to have proper management if you're going to move forward.

I suppose it's knowing when you've come up with an idea that works, when you've got it right, whatever it is.

I was delighted with Baku. People said I was completely mad; I was so happy when it all turned out all right.

I can't remember a single occasion when I have been kind to a journalist.

I also would rather race than strut red carpets in Hollywood - and thank God this is not my job - but also the team principals should be more prominent.