I read a lot of research notes about the countries I visit, and my mum and dad bought me a Kindle, but I'm still getting to grips with it. I prefer paper books.

Jewelry is fine on some guys, but it's not for me.

War is not cheap, but it's the human cost that's the highest.

Riots born out of political issues aren't the same as those born out of personal greed.

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

When I was an actor, I was part of a team, which I loved. You are a part inside something which is larger.

I've always had a lot of time for servicemen. Yet there's been this bad relationship between civilians and the armed services. We say to soldiers, 'We want you when we want you, but stay away in peacetime. We're proud of you, but keep away from my daughter and don't come drinking in my pub.'