In my mind, everything is too sanitised on television - what is wrong with things going wrong?

When you've been brought up in variety, I think timing is always important in your life. If I'm ever late for anything, whether it's personal or business, I always apologise. 'I'm sorry I'm late,' and all that. And if somebody is late meeting me, I expect them to say 'I'm sorry I'm late.' It's just, shall we say, showbiz etiquette of my day.

It could still be a good night if you play your cards right.

I don't want to grow old gracefully. I want to put up a bit of a fight.

Ambition can take the place of everything - even sex.

I met my darling wife Wilnelia in 1980 when we were on the judging panel for the Miss World contest at the Royal Albert Hall. With two ex-wives and five daughters, I thought I wouldn't be involved with anyone for a long time - if ever. Winnie was so gorgeous, my jaw dropped - and it's a big jaw to drop.

I'm not even really a joke-teller. I can do ad-lib and banter, but I don't do jokes.