I don't think you should go into politics until you can stand on your own two feet economically, if possible, and you know enough about the world.

I have seen incredible bravery from very young guys, the young generation that people write off.

For too many families, the aftershock of the war in Afghanistan will be felt every day, most probably for the rest of their lives. I know because I've looked into the eyes and the faces of grieving mothers.

I didn't even watch the soaps when I was in them because it's like a coal miner coming home and staring at the coal scuttle - I was never a great lover of watching myself act.

When the weather's good, there's no better place to be than the British countryside.

Many areas of Los Angeles have gang problems.

I really hate people who feel their private lives should be paraded, and there are magazines like 'Hello!,' 'OK' and 'Bella' totally devoted to this.