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

But I certainly made mistakes, for which I regret, I think most human beings in their lifetime make mistakes, mine ended up in two years prison - two very remarkable years from which I learnt a lot.

I've loved art for more than 30 years.

I am currently doing about 30 charity auctions a year.

The worst moment of any campaign is waiting for the sun to rise on the morning of the battle

It's one of the ironies of mountaineering,' said Young, 'that grown men are happy to spend months preparing for a climb, weeks rehearsing and honing their skills, and at least a day attempting to reach the summit. And then, having achieved their goal, they spend just a few moments enjoying the experience, along with one or two equally certifiable companions who have little in common other than wanting to do it all again, but a little higher.

When I was three, I wanted to be four. When I was four, I wanted to be prime minister.