If you said to me, 'Lie down on that concrete floor and fall asleep,' I could do it. I can sleep anywhere at any time of day on any surface.

I've got a farm in Somerset, and I think it's God's own country. I love it.

Generally speaking, I think that if you do anything with commitment and passion, it will come good.

I like the absurd and the surreal: the Coen brothers, Bunuel, Kubrick.

I've forgiven all my enemies - even those who have stolen money from me.

Sustainability is now a big baggy sack in which people throw all kinds of old ideas, hot air and dodgy activities in order to be able to greenwash their products and feel good.

As a property developer, I learned a long time ago to choose your battles wisely and that, unfortunately, compromise is a given.