Television came looking for me; it was never a plan to become a presenter.

It is security that I crave and money provides security. What is that old line about money? "Some is good, more is better and too much is just right."

Television came looking for me; it was never a plan to become a presenter.

I delivered leaflets for my dad and was paid £5 per thousand, which was slave labour.

My father's example taught me self-reliance, to make my own luck, and to work to make things happen.

People looking at what I do from the outside would think it was a secure world I live in, but it isn't. Just because you had a series last year, doesn't mean you will have one next. But I am quite happy with that.

My wife has always supported me in my career, even when there were times when it was more sensible to get a job. It has been her confidence in me that has helped enormously.