Part of the problem is that he lacks confidence. He is nervous.

One of my passions is that children enjoy their time at school - and reading for pleasure can be an important part of that.

Few nations match our rich resource of literature.

The people who will succeed fifteen years from now, the countries which will succeed, are those which are most based on a sustainable vision of the world. That is what we should be training people to do

Yes is the answer to that question. I've enjoyed being in government... if it would be useful for me to serve I would like to do that. [saying he would like to work for Gordon Brown despite his previous opinions of him!]

We can all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping our friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence

But it doesn't stop at school. We can all enjoy books throughout our lives - as I certainly continue to do.