Of course, I do not regret the Bond days. I regret that sadly heroes in general are depicted with guns in their hands, and to tell the truth, I have always hated guns and what they represent.

The fact of the matter is that most actors are shy people.

Some are blessed with musical ability, others with good looks. Myself, I was blessed with modesty.

A lot of my reading over the next few months will be the works of Hans Christian Andersen - I have been appointed an ambassador for the bicentenary celebrations of his birth next year.

I speak relatively little, except when I'm at home and I'm asking for things.

I loved my mother and father.

I do not have time to sit down and regret anything although sometimes I wish I had been able to see more of my parents while they were alive and have done more for them.