One of the most important days of my life was when I learned to ride a bicycle.

I think some of the best modern writing comes now from travellers.

I cut down trees, I skip and jump, I like to press wild flowers. I put on women's clothing and hang around in bars.

I will die, but not retire.

Night falls over Machu Picchu to the sound of Abba's 'Dancing Queen'.

I am restless. I don't mind leaving this comfortable, static life. I could live a year on my own in a remote village.

I remember queuing around the block in Sheffield when I was growing up. At that time, going to the cinema was really something special - there was something about the style of the real thing that is immeasurable nicer than multiplexes.