I went to drama school but it was very hard to get work until I was made assistant stage manager.

I went to drama school but it was very hard to get work until I was made assistant stage manager.

In the news this week, the polls continue to slide for Gordon Brown and some people are saying he's dead and buried. But I think the opposite - I say GORDON'S ALIVE!

In the Arctic I met some Russian sailors on a submarine and they chorused, "Gordon's alive!"

I wasn't good at examinations, but I went to a very good secondary school - Bolton-on-Dearne - with wonderful teachers, who taught me drama and encouraged me in every way.

I can't retire from life. I love life too much and I cannot wait to start the day.

Wishing kindness and compassion to all living creatures.