It seems to me that the way to remove people's cynicism is, when asked a straight question, to give a straight answer.

At work people are expected to be at the beck and call of employers all the time. You have blackberries and other things, and they just don't leave you alone. People have less time just to drop into an art gallery.

It seems to me that the way to remove people's cynicism is, when asked a straight question, to give a straight answer.

The early bird may get the worm, but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.

I've always thought you have to live life looking forwards, not backwards. I've had no interest at all in who my ancestors are.

[Cycling] is easily the quickest way around central London, faster than bus, Tube or taxi. You can predict precisely how long every journey will take, regardless of traffic jams, Tube strikes or leaves on the line. It provides excellent exercise. It does not pollute the atmosphere. It does not clog up the streets.

It would be unforgivable to use the role I have, such as it is, to inflict my incoherent, half-baked view of the world on people. That would be illegitimate and unacceptable and I should be fired.