I've been around politics a long time. I've seen it at its best and its worst, been at so many events, listened to private conversations versus public speaking, understood the game of it, and in many ways the theatrics.

I write a lot about my experiences and the people I meet. Ive got a lot of material. But a book about me? It seems sort of odd.

Anyone with a internet connection and an idea can develop an audience

There's something very interesting about the way each individual actor approaches stuff.

Its a really wonderful thing to focus your life on something other than your own personal career and ambition.

[What's my favourite book?] It changes all the time.

The 24 Hour Plays is a quite brilliant, exhilarating event for everyone concerned.