I was disappointed not to be able to interview Mr. Clinton. I met him two years ago. I was looking forward to talking with him about issues from Africa to terrorism.

I ought to rejoice in the fact that our principal rival has died, but I don't.

I hate flying. My stomach churns at the mere thought of it.

The BBC has the obligation to think big. And at the moment, that clarion call sounds an uncertain note to me.

You have to be damn certain you're putting something better in its place.

I had no expectation that the Prince would offer me the unprecedented and unfettered access to the original and entirely untapped sources on which this biography is based.

Not every programme dealing with issues of global significance has to be fronted by last weeks winner of Have I Got News For You-but I suppose you might be wrong.