I've got a great family and a beautiful house. I feel very lucky as far as my lifestyle is concerned. I'm not really interested in fame and all its trappings.

I'm a massive fan of Brit Art in general and Damien Hirst in particular. I think he's an absolute genius and should be celebrated in every way.

I think I’m quite a lazy person, actually. If I’m not careful, I could just stay in bed all day.

Liverpool has always made me brave, choice-wise. It was never a city that criticised anyone for taking a chance.

I couldn't think of anything worse than going to a fancy dress party. So, if somebody invited me to one, I'd go as the Invisible Man and not turn up.

My house is very clean apart from a very small part of it that looks as if we've been burgled, which is my office.

Liverpool will always be my home.