Because of my pride in my Scottish heritage, I used to say things like 'I don't mind buying a round of drinks but I don't buy two'. It was something I joked about which has come back to bite me on the ----. I'm shrewd about money, I invest well, and look after it. But it's in my nature to be generous. I look after people.

It was early detection that saved my voice - and I imagine, my life.

I do feel a certain love from the British public.

I was a bit of a sleeper-inner.

I have lived a great life. I am very happy.

I want to make people aware of early detection.

In a year of re-election he was desperate to impress.