I'm not taking any interest in politics. I'm not involved in politics in any way. My life is in writing now.

Energy plus talent and you are a king, energy and no talent and you are still a prince, talent and no energy and you are a pauper

I was allowed to ring the bell for five minutes until everyone was in assembly. It was the beginning of power.

I feel I have had a very interesting life, but I am rather hoping there is still more to come. I still haven't captained the England cricket team, or sung at Carnegie Hall!

I put £150,000 into the stage production of Grease and have got back £1.5 million so far. It has been a fantastic success.

Are parents always more ambitious for their children than they are for themselves?

I think my attitude to human beings has changed since leaving prison.