I wouldn't want to go out six nights a week and watch somebody's reserves playing to check out a footballer to see if we're going to buy him.

...an excellent player, but he [Ian Wright] does have a black side.

I know I could never be in a pop band. I honestly have an appalling voice.

Every act of kindness is potent and lingers long in the heart of the recipient.

Ooh, it's too ­embarrassing to share my innermost romantic secrets - although I have written Danielle the odd poem. If anything they are more comedic than romantic. They used to be well ­received but that was before she started studying Shakespeare at drama college. Now I feel so ­inept.

The best, most successful managers in the modern era are those who can keep a player happy even if he is not in the team. Given the size of the squads and the use of rotation nowadays, that's tougher than it's ever been.

I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.