Football is becoming all about money. I would like to be in a lift with Gordon Brown and say, 'Please do something about football.'

I have always read all the latest cookery books and magazines, from all over the world

There are people who claim to be instinctive cooks, who never follow recipes or weigh anything at all. All I can say is they're not very fussy about what they eat. For me, cooking is an exact art and not some casual game.

I have tried all my life to look after my skin, so I never do things like go to bed with make-up on. I also always use moisturisers. But I certainly do not believe in Botox or anything like that. The thought of it just makes me think 'urgh'.

The journey of prayer is nothing more or less than a gradual awakening to the reality of recognizing what is already there.

Good kitchen equipment is expensive, but most items last a lifetime and will pay for themselves over and over again

I don't get insomnia, but I do get the odd night when I can't unwind.