The cure for cynicism is simply to engage honestly.

I've spent my whole life being told I have a face like a horse. You are just what you are, aren't you?

The defining problem of contemporary television is trust: Can you believe what you see on television, does television treat people fairly, is it healthy for society?

I've always felt myself to be an outsider. I've always felt awkward.

I have not a clue why they sent it to me. As far as I know I have not got a reputation as a receiver of stolen goods.

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.

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.