Rowing is a simple sport stuffed up by experts

I have to be an optimist and say that it might get better.

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 must admit that I was in total awe of Stewart Granger. He was my idol.

Whenever I'm asked who my favourite co-star is, I always hesitate in giving an answer.

I personally didn't like the idea of Bond in space. Having to fly around on a wire was not particularly comfortable, and I didn't like the outfit. It had a terrible helmet.

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.