I never know what is going to have that 'X' factor and what isn't.

Having a think about whether you can afford 'this' or 'that' is a good discipline to have, to maximise what you can achieve to the highest standard.

Constrained circumstances can bring the best out of you.

I don't like being in debt, and I wouldn't borrow money for anything.

I know I'm in the exceptional position of having money but I didn't have it for many decades.

I've never had a very great public life.

I am in that glorious position where I can redesign and re-package my own work.