I had 13 weeks off and I would pack up the family and drive to some mountain retreat where we could be together and fish all day. I loved it. I needed it.

But today, I feel the genuine warmth, the affection, and although I may joke about it, I am touched.

The business has changed greatly since my day.

I worked with the world's greatest talents and then went home to the world's greatest woman. It was, and is, a great life.

Actually, I would love to make a music video. Maybe it would finally put to rest those persistent rumours that have followed me throughout my career - particularly when I was on camera performing - that I had died.

The bluest skies . . . are in Seattle.

People have always thought that I wasn't ambitious. They judged by appearances and were fooled. I was competitive. I wanted success and was willing to work for it.