I've had a lot of success; I've had failures, so I learn from the failure.

There's a side to reality TV that is part education, as well. I've seen that since doing "MasterChef Junior," in terms of the effect it has on the confidence given these young kids from 8 to 13, a quality life skill. Even if they never pursue cooking as a job or a career, just learning how to cook for yourself sets you up in a good place.

I grew up in a funny way.

Stay with what's happening locally. It's really important.

I am a chef who happens to appear on the telly, that's it.

I am happy for them all: Angela Hartnett, Jason Atherton, Marcus Wareing, Mark Sargeant.

I was a naturally aggressive left-back, a cut-throat tackler.