My parents wanted me to work in a bank or as an accountant.

When people speak their own language you get a much better sense of who they are.

I'm not romantic at all. I'm a moaner. I should be on Grumpy Old Men. I'm terrible.

I just like to take my time, have a cup of tea and read the paper. I don't like starting the day in a panic.

Before a long-haul flight, buy yourself a cheap, big, comfortable pillow. It makes a huge difference.

I think school is so important. I was good student. A rebel, but I did well in my studies. I don't close myself to anything. I liked reading and I still love learning. I loved history and German.

Mum had a job fitting upholstery into cars, but, in the evenings, she worked as a seamstress.