Being known for Bond, certainly when you're in foreign countries, makes people curious. You get to see presidents because their wives were curious; their children were curious about Bond or The Saint or whatever. Then once you have your foot through the door, you can then let them see that you're serious about what you're talking about, and not just a twit.

I enjoy being a highly overpaid actor.

Working with UNICEF made me grow up and recognize how fortunate I am.

Bond was escapism, but not meant to be imitated in real life.

My father believed in toughness, honesty, politeness and being on time. All very important lessons.

Of course I am frustrated with regard to extreme poverty, to violence that never seems to cease.

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.