I don't know why that is, but English politics is just so overly white. It's very much about the class structure.

A friend often says I'm an old man in a young man's husk. I like that. I am old-fashioned in some ways.

The best thing I've learned is, if you're going out, never go out alone - you leave yourself vulnerable. If you've got someone else there you trust, they can say, be wary of that person. I probably used to be too trusting of people.

I think honesty is the most heroic quality one can aspire to.

I don't know where my romanticism comes from. My mom and dad would read to me a lot. 'Treasure Island,' 'Robinson Crusoe,' tales of chivalry and knights, things like that. Those are the stories I loved growing up.

The American version of 'The Office' is fantastic.

I'm thrilled of the acceptance I get abroad. The people are so hearty, warm and grateful and I feel privileged having seen so many countries and some of the greatest monuments.