In my mind, there's a time and a place for putting your foot down.

Getting an award on Top Gear is better than getting a Grammy.

Your private life is your private life and you keep it to yourself. You get more respect that way.

I consider myself very lucky indeed to have had the career I have. I listen to the radio now and you can't tell artists apart.

How is the economy supposed to recover when people can't afford to fill the tank?

I wanted to use a totally different part of my brain. It's quite scary at times. I went for learning to fly because it was most difficult of all. The insurance man just sat there and licked his lips when I told him.

I'm very used to stages and dressing rooms. And dare I say it, much as I like being at home, I love the buzz of a new hotel room.